# Official Journal L 321/2022

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 6515 December 2022 |

ISSN 1977-0677

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 321

English edition

Legislation

Volume 6515 December 2022

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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/2455 of 8 December 2022 amending Regulation (EU) No 1217/2010 on the application of Article 101(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to certain categories of research and development agreements (
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| | * | Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/2456 of 8 December 2022 amending Regulation (EU) No 1218/2010 on the application of Article 101(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to certain categories of specialisation agreements (
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| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2457 of 14 December 2022 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1993 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres originating in the People’s Republic of China as extended to imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres consigned from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand, whether declared as originating in these countries or not | 5 |
| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2458 of 14 December 2022 operating deductions from fishing quotas available for certain stocks in 2022 in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 on account of overfishing of other stocks in the previous years and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1926 | 10 |
| | | DECISIONS |
| | * | Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/2459 of 8 December 2022 on the application of an increased visa fee with respect to The Gambia | 18 |
| | * | Commission Decision (EU) 2022/2460 of 13 December 2022 on the long-term national aid scheme for agriculture in the northern regions of Sweden
  (notified under document C(2022) 9240) | 22 |
| | * | Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/2461 of 14 December 2022 recognising the KZR INiG scheme for demonstrating compliance with the requirements set out in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards biofuels, bioliquids, biomass fuels, renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels and repealing Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/603 (
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| | * | Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/2462 of 14 December 2022 amending Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/2323 establishing the European List of ship recycling facilities pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (
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REGULATIONS

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Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/2455 of 8 December 2022 amending Regulation (EU) No 1217/2010 on the application of Article 101(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to certain categories of research and development agreements (
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Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/2456 of 8 December 2022 amending Regulation (EU) No 1218/2010 on the application of Article 101(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to certain categories of specialisation agreements (
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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2457 of 14 December 2022 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1993 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres originating in the People’s Republic of China as extended to imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres consigned from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand, whether declared as originating in these countries or not

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2458 of 14 December 2022 operating deductions from fishing quotas available for certain stocks in 2022 in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 on account of overfishing of other stocks in the previous years and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1926

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DECISIONS

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Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/2459 of 8 December 2022 on the application of an increased visa fee with respect to The Gambia

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Commission Decision (EU) 2022/2460 of 13 December 2022 on the long-term national aid scheme for agriculture in the northern regions of Sweden
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(notified under document C(2022) 9240)

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Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/2461 of 14 December 2022 recognising the KZR INiG scheme for demonstrating compliance with the requirements set out in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards biofuels, bioliquids, biomass fuels, renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels and repealing Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/603 (
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Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/2462 of 14 December 2022 amending Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/2323 establishing the European List of ship recycling facilities pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (
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| | | Corrigenda |
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| | * | Corrigendum to Council Decision 2014/194/EU of 11 February 2014 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Arrangement between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland on the modalities of its participation in the European Asylum Support Office ( OJ L 106, 9.4.2014 ) | 71 |
| | * | Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 ( OJ L 150, 14.6.2018 ) | 72 |
| | * | Corrigendum to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2387 of 30 August 2022 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/655 as regards the adaptation of the provisions on monitoring of gaseous pollutant emissions from in-service internal combustion engines installed in non-road mobile machinery to include engines with power of less than 56 kW and more than 560 kW ( OJ L 316, 8.12.2022 ) | 73 |

Corrigenda

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Corrigendum to Council Decision 2014/194/EU of 11 February 2014 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Arrangement between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland on the modalities of its participation in the European Asylum Support Office ( OJ L 106, 9.4.2014 )

( OJ L 106, 9.4.2014 )

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Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 ( OJ L 150, 14.6.2018 )

( OJ L 150, 14.6.2018 )

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Corrigendum to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2387 of 30 August 2022 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/655 as regards the adaptation of the provisions on monitoring of gaseous pollutant emissions from in-service internal combustion engines installed in non-road mobile machinery to include engines with power of less than 56 kW and more than 560 kW ( OJ L 316, 8.12.2022 )

( OJ L 316, 8.12.2022 )

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| EN | Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.
  The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. |
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Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.

The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk.

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REGULATIONS

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2022/2455

of 8 December 2022

amending Regulation (EU) No 1217/2010 on the application of Article 101(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to certain categories of research and development agreements

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EEC) No 2821/71 of the Council of 20 December 1971 on application of Article 85(3) of the Treaty to categories of agreements, decisions and concerted practices (1),

Having published a draft of this Regulation (2).

After consulting the Advisory Committee on Restrictive Practices and Monopolies,

Whereas:

| (1) | Regulation (EEC) No 2821/71 empowers the Commission to declare, by regulation and in accordance with Article 101(3) of the Treaty, that Article 101(1) of the Treaty shall not apply to certain categories of research and development agreements. |
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Regulation (EEC) No 2821/71 empowers the Commission to declare, by regulation and in accordance with Article 101(3) of the Treaty, that Article 101(1) of the Treaty shall not apply to certain categories of research and development agreements.

| (2) | Commission Regulation (EU) No 1217/2010 (3) defines categories of research and development agreements that the Commission regards as normally satisfying the conditions laid down in Article 101(3) of the Treaty. That Regulation expires on 31 December 2022. |
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Commission Regulation (EU) No 1217/2010 (3) defines categories of research and development agreements that the Commission regards as normally satisfying the conditions laid down in Article 101(3) of the Treaty. That Regulation expires on 31 December 2022.

| (3) | On 5 September 2019, the Commission launched an evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 1217/2010. The evidence gathered in the evaluation suggests that Regulation (EU) No 1217/2010 has been a useful instrument and its rules remain relevant for stakeholders. Based on the results of the evaluation, on 7 June 2021 the Commission launched an impact assessment of policy options for the adoption of a new block exemption regulation for research and development agreements. |
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(3)

On 5 September 2019, the Commission launched an evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 1217/2010. The evidence gathered in the evaluation suggests that Regulation (EU) No 1217/2010 has been a useful instrument and its rules remain relevant for stakeholders. Based on the results of the evaluation, on 7 June 2021 the Commission launched an impact assessment of policy options for the adoption of a new block exemption regulation for research and development agreements.

| (4) | To allow the Commission adequate time to complete the process for the adoption of a new block exemption regulation for research and development agreements and pursuant to the Commission’s power under Article 2(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2821/71, the period of application of Regulation (EU) No 1217/2010 should be extended by six months. |
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To allow the Commission adequate time to complete the process for the adoption of a new block exemption regulation for research and development agreements and pursuant to the Commission’s power under Article 2(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2821/71, the period of application of Regulation (EU) No 1217/2010 should be extended by six months.

| (5) | Regulation (EU) No 1217/2010 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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Regulation (EU) No 1217/2010 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

In Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 1217/2010, the second paragraph is replaced by the following:

‘It shall expire on 30 June 2023.’

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 8 December 2022.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN

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(1)  
  OJ L 285, 29.12.1971, p. 46. With effect from 1 December 2009, Article 81 of the EC Treaty (previously Article 85 of the EEC Treaty) has become Article 101 of the Treaty. These provisions are, in substance, identical. For the purposes of this Regulation, references to Article 85 of the EEC Treaty or Article 81 of the EC Treaty should be understood as references to Article 101 of the Treaty where appropriate.

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  OJ C 405, 21.10.2022, p. 53.

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(3)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 1217/2010 of 14 December 2010 on the application of Article 101(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to certain categories of research and development agreements (OJ L 335, 18.12.2010, p. 36
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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2022/2456

of 8 December 2022

amending Regulation (EU) No 1218/2010 on the application of Article 101(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to certain categories of specialisation agreements

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EEC) No 2821/71 of the Council of 20 December 1971 on application of Article 85(3) of the Treaty to categories of agreements, decisions and concerted practices (1),

Having published a draft of this Regulation (2),

After consulting the Advisory Committee on Restrictive Practices and Monopolies,

Whereas:

| (1) | Regulation (EEC) No 2821/71 empowers the Commission to declare, by regulation and in accordance with Article 101(3) of the Treaty, that Article 101(1) of the Treaty shall not apply to certain categories of specialisation agreements. |
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(1)

Regulation (EEC) No 2821/71 empowers the Commission to declare, by regulation and in accordance with Article 101(3) of the Treaty, that Article 101(1) of the Treaty shall not apply to certain categories of specialisation agreements.

| (2) | Commission Regulation (EU) No 1218/2010 (3) defines categories of specialisation agreements that the Commission regards as normally satisfying the conditions laid down in Article 101(3) of the Treaty. That Regulation expires on 31 December 2022. |
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(2)

Commission Regulation (EU) No 1218/2010 (3) defines categories of specialisation agreements that the Commission regards as normally satisfying the conditions laid down in Article 101(3) of the Treaty. That Regulation expires on 31 December 2022.

| (3) | On 5 September 2019, the Commission launched an evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 1218/2010. The evidence gathered in the evaluation suggests that Regulation (EU) No 1218/2010 has been a useful instrument and its rules remain relevant for stakeholders. Based on the results of the evaluation, on 7 June 2021 the Commission launched an impact assessment of policy options for the adoption of a new block exemption regulation for specialisation agreements. |
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(3)

On 5 September 2019, the Commission launched an evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 1218/2010. The evidence gathered in the evaluation suggests that Regulation (EU) No 1218/2010 has been a useful instrument and its rules remain relevant for stakeholders. Based on the results of the evaluation, on 7 June 2021 the Commission launched an impact assessment of policy options for the adoption of a new block exemption regulation for specialisation agreements.

| (4) | To allow the Commission adequate time to complete the process for the adoption of a new block exemption regulation for specialisation agreements and pursuant to the Commission’s power under Article 2(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2821/71, the period of application of Regulation (EU) No 1218/2010 should be extended by six months. |
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(4)

To allow the Commission adequate time to complete the process for the adoption of a new block exemption regulation for specialisation agreements and pursuant to the Commission’s power under Article 2(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2821/71, the period of application of Regulation (EU) No 1218/2010 should be extended by six months.

| (5) | Regulation (EU) No 1218/2010 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(5)

Regulation (EU) No 1218/2010 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

In Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 1218/2010, the second paragraph is replaced by the following:

‘It shall expire on 30 June 2023.’

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 8 December 2022.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN

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(1)  
  OJ L 285, 29.12.1971, p. 46. With effect from 1 December 2009, Article 81 of the EC Treaty (previously Article 85 of the EEC Treaty) has become Article 101 of the Treaty. These provisions are, in substance, identical. For the purposes of this Regulation, references to Article 85 of the EEC Treaty or Article 81 of the EC Treaty should be understood as references to Article 101 of the Treaty where appropriate.

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(2)  
  OJ C 405, 21.10.2022, p. 50.

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(3)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 1218/2010 of 14 December 2010 on the application of Article 101(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to certain categories of specialisation agreements (OJ L 335, 18.12.2010, p. 43
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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2022/2457

of 14 December 2022

amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1993 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres originating in the People’s Republic of China as extended to imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres consigned from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand, whether declared as originating in these countries or not

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and the Council of 8 June 2016 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Union (1) (‘the basic anti-dumping Regulation’) and in particular Articles 13(4) and 14(5) thereof,

Having regard to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1993 of 6 November 2017 imposing a definitive anti- dumping duty on imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres originating in the People’s Republic of China as extended to imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres consigned from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand, whether declared as originating in these countries or not, following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of the Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2),

Whereas,

1.   MEASURES IN FORCE

MEASURES IN FORCE

| (1) | By Regulation (EU) No 791/2011 (3), the Council imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres from the People’s Republic of China. |
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(1)

By Regulation (EU) No 791/2011 (3), the Council imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres from the People’s Republic of China.

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| (2) | Following anti-circumvention investigations, these measures were extended by Council Implementing Regulations (EU) No 672/2012 (4), (EU) No 21/2013 (5) and (EU) No 1371/2013 (6), as last amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1711 (7), to imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres consigned from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand, whether declared as originating in these countries or not, with the exception of those produced by Montex Glass Fibre Industries Pvt. Ltd and Pyrotek India Pvt. Ltd. |
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(2)

Following anti-circumvention investigations, these measures were extended by Council Implementing Regulations (EU) No 672/2012 (4), (EU) No 21/2013 (5) and (EU) No 1371/2013 (6), as last amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1711 (7), to imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres consigned from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand, whether declared as originating in these countries or not, with the exception of those produced by Montex Glass Fibre Industries Pvt. Ltd and Pyrotek India Pvt. Ltd.

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| (3) | These measures were further extended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 976/2014 (8), to imports of slightly modified open mesh fabrics of glass fibres. |
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(3)

These measures were further extended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 976/2014 (8), to imports of slightly modified open mesh fabrics of glass fibres.

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| (4) | The measures currently in force are imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1993, following an expiry review, as amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/788 (9), which granted an exemption to SPG Glass Fibre PVT. Ltd. |
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(4)

The measures currently in force are imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1993, following an expiry review, as amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/788 (9), which granted an exemption to SPG Glass Fibre PVT. Ltd.

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2.   PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

2.1.   Request for an exemption

Request for an exemption

| (5) | On 23 August 2021, the European Commission (‘the Commission’) received a request for an exemption from the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres consigned from India, whether declared as originating in India or not. The request was made by the company Urja Products Private Limited (‘the applicant’). |
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(5)

On 23 August 2021, the European Commission (‘the Commission’) received a request for an exemption from the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres consigned from India, whether declared as originating in India or not. The request was made by the company Urja Products Private Limited (‘the applicant’).

| (6) | The request contained evidence that the applicant was a new exporting producer and fulfilled the criteria for an exemption pursuant to Article 13(4) the basic anti-dumping Regulation, namely: (1) it did not export the product under review to the Union during the period of investigation on which the measures are based, that is from 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013 (‘the original investigation period’); (2) it is not related to any of the exporters or producers which are subject to the anti-dumping measures imposed by the original Regulation; (3) it has actually exported to the Union the product under review after the end of the original investigation period or has entered into an irrevocable contractual obligation to export a significant quantity to the Union, and (4) it has not been engaging in circumvention practises. |
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(6)

The request contained evidence that the applicant was a new exporting producer and fulfilled the criteria for an exemption pursuant to Article 13(4) the basic anti-dumping Regulation, namely: (1) it did not export the product under review to the Union during the period of investigation on which the measures are based, that is from 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013 (‘the original investigation period’); (2) it is not related to any of the exporters or producers which are subject to the anti-dumping measures imposed by the original Regulation; (3) it has actually exported to the Union the product under review after the end of the original investigation period or has entered into an irrevocable contractual obligation to export a significant quantity to the Union, and (4) it has not been engaging in circumvention practises.

| (7) | The Commission found that the request provided sufficient evidence to justify the initiation of an investigation pursuant to Article 13(4) of the basic anti-dumping Regulation for the purpose of determining the possibility of granting the applicant an exemption from the extended measures. |
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(7)

The Commission found that the request provided sufficient evidence to justify the initiation of an investigation pursuant to Article 13(4) of the basic anti-dumping Regulation for the purpose of determining the possibility of granting the applicant an exemption from the extended measures.

2.2.   Initiation

Initiation

| (8) | On 20 April 2022, by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/651 (10), the Commission initiated the review of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1993 for the purpose of determining the possibility of granting an exemption to the applicant. In the same Regulation the Commission repealed the anti-dumping duties imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1993 with regard to the imports of the product under review by the applicant and directed the customs authorities to take appropriate steps to register such imports (‘the initiation Regulation’). |
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(8)

On 20 April 2022, by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/651 (10), the Commission initiated the review of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1993 for the purpose of determining the possibility of granting an exemption to the applicant. In the same Regulation the Commission repealed the anti-dumping duties imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1993 with regard to the imports of the product under review by the applicant and directed the customs authorities to take appropriate steps to register such imports (‘the initiation Regulation’).

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| (9) | The Commission invited interested parties to contact it in order to participate in the review investigation. All interested parties had an opportunity to comment on the initiation of the investigation and to request a hearing with the Commission or the Hearing Officer in trade proceedings or both within the time limits set in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/651. No comments or requests for a hearing were received. |
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(9)

The Commission invited interested parties to contact it in order to participate in the review investigation. All interested parties had an opportunity to comment on the initiation of the investigation and to request a hearing with the Commission or the Hearing Officer in trade proceedings or both within the time limits set in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/651. No comments or requests for a hearing were received.

2.3.   Product under review

Product under review

| (10) | The product under review is open mesh fabrics of glass fibres, of a cell size of more than 1,8 mm both in length and in width and weighing more than 35 g/m2, excluding fibreglass discs, consigned from India, whether declared as originating in India or not, currently falling under CN codes ex 7019 63 00, ex 7019 64 00, ex 7019 65 00, ex 7019 66 00 and ex 7019 69 90 (TARIC codes 7019 63 00 14, 7019 64 00 14, 7019 65 00 14, 7019 66 00 14 and 7019 69 90 14). The CN and TARIC codes are given for information only. |
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(10)

The product under review is open mesh fabrics of glass fibres, of a cell size of more than 1,8 mm both in length and in width and weighing more than 35 g/m2, excluding fibreglass discs, consigned from India, whether declared as originating in India or not, currently falling under CN codes ex 7019 63 00, ex 7019 64 00, ex 7019 65 00, ex 7019 66 00 and ex 7019 69 90 (TARIC codes 7019 63 00 14, 7019 64 00 14, 7019 65 00 14, 7019 66 00 14 and 7019 69 90 14). The CN and TARIC codes are given for information only.

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| (11) | Open mesh fabrics of glass fibres can be found in different cell sizes and weight per square metre and are mostly used as reinforcement material in the construction sector (external thermal insulation, floor reinforcement, and wall repair). |
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(11)

Open mesh fabrics of glass fibres can be found in different cell sizes and weight per square metre and are mostly used as reinforcement material in the construction sector (external thermal insulation, floor reinforcement, and wall repair).

2.4.   Review investigation period

Review investigation period

| (12) | The review investigation period covered the period from 1 April 2012 until 31 December 2021 (‘review investigation period’). |
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(12)

The review investigation period covered the period from 1 April 2012 until 31 December 2021 (‘review investigation period’).

2.5.   Investigation

Investigation

| (13) | The Commission requested the applicant to complete a questionnaire in order to obtain information it deemed necessary for its investigation. The applicant submitted the questionnaire reply on 2 June 2022. |
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(13)

The Commission requested the applicant to complete a questionnaire in order to obtain information it deemed necessary for its investigation. The applicant submitted the questionnaire reply on 2 June 2022.

| (14) | The Commission then carried out a verification visit at the premises of the applicant in September 2022. The Commission sought to verify all information it deemed necessary for the purpose of determining whether the applicant met the necessary conditions. |
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(14)

The Commission then carried out a verification visit at the premises of the applicant in September 2022. The Commission sought to verify all information it deemed necessary for the purpose of determining whether the applicant met the necessary conditions.

3.   FINDINGS

FINDINGS

| (15) | With regard to condition (1), the Commission referred to the previous findings (11) that the applicant did not produce or export to the Union the product under investigation during the original investigation period. Consequently, it was concluded that condition (1) was met. |
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With regard to condition (1), the Commission referred to the previous findings (11) that the applicant did not produce or export to the Union the product under investigation during the original investigation period. Consequently, it was concluded that condition (1) was met.

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| (16) | With regard to condition (2), the investigation identified several related companies, namely Jayatma Industries Ltd dealing with textile and clothing, Mihikita Enterprises Ltd dealing with building and construction and Denis Chem Lab Ltd dealing with medical devices. None of these companies were involved in the production, processing, sale or purchase of the product under investigation. Therefore, it was concluded that condition (2) was met. |
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(16)

With regard to condition (2), the investigation identified several related companies, namely Jayatma Industries Ltd dealing with textile and clothing, Mihikita Enterprises Ltd dealing with building and construction and Denis Chem Lab Ltd dealing with medical devices. None of these companies were involved in the production, processing, sale or purchase of the product under investigation. Therefore, it was concluded that condition (2) was met.

| (17) | With regard to condition (3), the applicant exported the product under investigation to two companies in the EU in 2021. Therefore, it was concluded that the applicant met condition (3). |
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(17)

With regard to condition (3), the applicant exported the product under investigation to two companies in the EU in 2021. Therefore, it was concluded that the applicant met condition (3).

| (18) | Last, during the investigation, it was found that the applicant produced the entire quantity that it has exported to the Union. It was also found that the applicant did not import any raw materials from China for the production of the product under review. Therefore, the investigation confirmed that the applicant was not engaged in circumvention practices as defined in Article 13 of the basic Regulation. Therefore, the Commission concluded that criterion (4) was also met. |
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Last, during the investigation, it was found that the applicant produced the entire quantity that it has exported to the Union. It was also found that the applicant did not import any raw materials from China for the production of the product under review. Therefore, the investigation confirmed that the applicant was not engaged in circumvention practices as defined in Article 13 of the basic Regulation. Therefore, the Commission concluded that criterion (4) was also met.

| (19) | Accordingly, the Commission concluded that the applicant met the criteria pursuant to Article 13(4) of the basic anti-dumping Regulation. Therefore, the applicant should be exempted from the anti-dumping measures in force in accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1993. |
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(19)

Accordingly, the Commission concluded that the applicant met the criteria pursuant to Article 13(4) of the basic anti-dumping Regulation. Therefore, the applicant should be exempted from the anti-dumping measures in force in accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1993.

| (20) | Therefore, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1993 should be amended. |
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(20)

Therefore, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1993 should be amended.

4.   MODIFICATION TO THE LIST OF COMPANIES BENEFITTING FROM AN EXEMPTION TO THE EXTENDED MEASURES

MODIFICATION TO THE LIST OF COMPANIES BENEFITTING FROM AN EXEMPTION TO THE EXTENDED MEASURES

| (21) | Given the findings referred to above, and pursuant to Articles 13(4) and 11(4) of the basic Regulation, the Commission concluded that the applicant should be added to the list of companies that are exempted from the anti-dumping measures imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1993. |
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(21)

Given the findings referred to above, and pursuant to Articles 13(4) and 11(4) of the basic Regulation, the Commission concluded that the applicant should be added to the list of companies that are exempted from the anti-dumping measures imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1993.

| (22) | The applicant and the Union industry were informed of the Commission’s intention to exempt Urja Products Private Limited from the anti-dumping measures in force. |
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(22)

The applicant and the Union industry were informed of the Commission’s intention to exempt Urja Products Private Limited from the anti-dumping measures in force.

| (23) | The parties were granted the possibility to submit comments. No comments were received. |
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(23)

The parties were granted the possibility to submit comments. No comments were received.

| (24) | The Regulation is in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036, |
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(24)

The Regulation is in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Paragraphs (1) and (3) of Article 1 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1993, as amended by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/788, are replaced by the following:

‘1.   A definitive anti-dumping duty is hereby imposed on imports of open mesh fabrics of glass fibres, of a cell size of more than 1,8 mm both in length and in width and weighing more than 35 g/m2, excluding fibreglass discs, currently falling under CN codes ex 7019 63 00, ex 7019 64 00, ex 7019 65 00, ex 7019 66 00 and ex 7019 69 90 (TARIC codes 7019 63 00 19, 7019 64 00 19, 7019 65 00 18, 7019 66 00 18, and 7019 69 90 19) and originating in the People’s Republic of China.’

‘3.   The definitive anti-dumping duty applicable to imports originating in the People’s Republic of China, as set out in paragraph 2, is hereby extended to imports of the same open mesh fabrics (currently classified under CN codes ex 7019 63 00, ex 7019 64 00, ex 7019 65 00, ex 7019 66 00 and ex 7019 69 90) consigned from India and Indonesia, whether declared as originating in India and Indonesia or not (TARIC codes 7019 63 00 14, 7019 63 00 15, 7019 64 00 14, 7019 64 00 15, 7019 65 00 14, 7019 65 00 15, 7019 66 00 14, 7019 66 00 15, 7019 69 90 14, and 7019 69 90 15)) with the exception of those produced by Montex Glass Fibre Industries Pvt. Ltd (TARIC additional code B942), Pyrotek India Pvt. Ltd (TARIC additional code C051), SPG Glass Fibre Pvt. Ltd (TARIC additional code C205) and Urja Products Private Limited (TARIC additional code C861), to imports of the same open mesh fabrics consigned from Malaysia, whether declared as originating in Malaysia or not (TARIC codes 7019 63 00 11, 7019 64 00 11, 7019 65 00 11, 7019 66 00 11 and 7019 69 90 11) and to imports of the same open mesh fabrics consigned from Taiwan and Thailand, whether declared as originating in Taiwan and Thailand or not (TARIC codes 7019 63 00 12, 7019 63 00 13, 7019 64 00 12, 7019 64 00 13, 7019 65 00 12, 7019 65 00 13, 7019 66 00 12, 7019 66 00 13, 7019 69 90 12 and 7019 69 90 13).

The application of the exemption granted to Montex Glass Fibre Industries Pvt. Ltd, Pyrotek India Pvt. Ltd, SPG Glass Fibre PVT. Ltd and Urja Products Private Limited shall be conditional upon presentation to the customs authorities of the Member States of a valid commercial invoice, which shall conform to the requirements set out in Annex II to this Regulation. If no such invoice is presented, the anti-dumping duty as imposed by paragraph 1 shall apply.’

Article 2

(1)   Customs authorities are hereby directed to discontinue the registration of imports, established in accordance with Article 3 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/651.

(2)   No definitive duty will be levied retroactively for the registered imports.

Article 3

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 14 December 2022.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN

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(1)  
  OJ L 176, 30.6.2016, p. 21.

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(2)  
  OJ L 288, 7.11.2017, p. 4.

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(3)  Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 791/2011 of 3 August 2011 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and collecting definitively the provisional duty imposed on imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres originating in the People’s Republic of China (OJ L 204, 9.8.2011, p. 1).

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(4)  Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 672/2012 of 16 July 2012 extending the definitive anti-dumping duty imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 791/2011 on imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres originating in the People’s Republic of China to imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres consigned from Malaysia, whether declared as originating in Malaysia or not (OJ L 196, 24.7.2012, p. 1).

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(5)  Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 21/2013 of 10 January 2013 extending the definitive anti-dumping duty imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 791/2011 on imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres originating in the People’s Republic of China to imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres consigned from Taiwan and Thailand, whether declared as originating in Taiwan and Thailand or not (OJ L 11, 16.1.2013, p. 1).

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(6)  Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1371/2013 of 16 December 2013 extending the definitive anti-dumping duty imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 791/2011 on imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres originating in the People’s Republic of China to imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres consigned from India and Indonesia, whether declared as originating in India and Indonesia or not (OJ L 346, 20.12.2013, p. 20).

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(7)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1711 of 13 November 2018 amending Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1371/2013 as regards the date of application of the exemptions granted to Indian exporting producers (OJ L 286, 14.11.2018, p. 12).

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(8)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 976/2014 of 15 September 2014 extending the definitive anti-dumping duty imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 791/2011 on imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres, originating in the People’s Republic of China, to imports of certain slightly modified open mesh fabrics of glass fibres, also originating in the People’s Republic of China (OJ L 274, 16.9.2014, p. 13).

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(9)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/788 of 30 May 2018 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1993 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres originating in the People’s Republic of China as extended to imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres consigned from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand, whether declared as originating in these countries or not following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 134, 31.5.2018, p. 5).

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(10)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/651 of 20 April 2022 initiating a review of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1993 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres originating in the People’s Republic of China as extended to imports of certain open mesh fabrics of glass fibres consigned from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand, whether declared as originating in these countries or not, for the purposes of determining the possibility of granting an exemption from those measures to one Indian exporting producer, repealing the anti-dumping duty with regard to imports from that exporting producer and making imports from that exporting producer subject to registration (OJ L 119, 21.4.2022, p. 68).

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(11)  In accordance with recital (50) of Regulation (EU) No 1371/2013, the Commission found that ‘Urja Products does not produce the product under investigation’.

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| 15.12.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 321/10 |
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15.12.2022

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 321/10

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2022/2458

of 14 December 2022

operating deductions from fishing quotas available for certain stocks in 2022 in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 on account of overfishing of other stocks in the previous years and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1926

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (1), and in particular Article 105 (1), (2), (3) and (5) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Fishing quotas for the year 2021 have been established by Council Regulations (EU) 2020/1579 (2), (EU) 2021/90 (3), (EU) 2021/91 (4) and (EU) 2021/92 (5). |
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(1)

Fishing quotas for the year 2021 have been established by Council Regulations (EU) 2020/1579 (2), (EU) 2021/90 (3), (EU) 2021/91 (4) and (EU) 2021/92 (5).

| (2) | Fishing quotas for the year 2022 have been established by Council Regulations (EU) 2021/91, (EU) 2021/1888 (6), (EU) 2022/109 (7) and (EU) 2022/110 (8). |
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(2)

Fishing quotas for the year 2022 have been established by Council Regulations (EU) 2021/91, (EU) 2021/1888 (6), (EU) 2022/109 (7) and (EU) 2022/110 (8).

| (3) | Pursuant to Article 105(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, when the Commission has established that a Member State has exceeded the fishing quotas which have been allocated to it, the Commission is to operate deductions from future fishing quotas of that Member State. |
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(3)

Pursuant to Article 105(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, when the Commission has established that a Member State has exceeded the fishing quotas which have been allocated to it, the Commission is to operate deductions from future fishing quotas of that Member State.

| (4) | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1926 (9) has established deductions from fishing quotas available for certain fish stocks in 2022 on account of overfishing in the previous years. |
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(4)

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1926 (9) has established deductions from fishing quotas available for certain fish stocks in 2022 on account of overfishing in the previous years.

| (5) | For certain Member States, namely Spain, France, Lithuania and Poland, certain deductions could not be operated by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1926 from fishing quotas allocated for the overfished stocks because quotas for these stocks are not available for those Member States in the year 2022. |
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(5)

For certain Member States, namely Spain, France, Lithuania and Poland, certain deductions could not be operated by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1926 from fishing quotas allocated for the overfished stocks because quotas for these stocks are not available for those Member States in the year 2022.

| (6) | Article 105(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 provides that, if it is not possible to operate deductions on the overfished stock in the year following the overfishing because the Member State concerned has no available quota for that fish stock, deductions may be operated on other stocks in the same geographical area or with the same commercial value, following consultations with the Member States concerned. |
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(6)

Article 105(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 provides that, if it is not possible to operate deductions on the overfished stock in the year following the overfishing because the Member State concerned has no available quota for that fish stock, deductions may be operated on other stocks in the same geographical area or with the same commercial value, following consultations with the Member States concerned.

| (7) | According to Communication from the Commission 2022/C 369/03 on guidelines for the deduction of quotas under Article 105(1), (2) and (5) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 (10) (‘the Guidelines’), such deductions should be preferably operated from quotas allocated for stocks fished by the same fleet as the fleet that overfished the quota. |
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(7)

According to Communication from the Commission 2022/C 369/03 on guidelines for the deduction of quotas under Article 105(1), (2) and (5) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 (10) (‘the Guidelines’), such deductions should be preferably operated from quotas allocated for stocks fished by the same fleet as the fleet that overfished the quota.

| (8) | The Member States concerned have been consulted as regards certain deductions from fishing quotas allocated for stocks other than those which have been overfished. It is therefore appropriate to operate deductions from those alternative fishing quotas allocated to those Member States in 2022. |
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(8)

The Member States concerned have been consulted as regards certain deductions from fishing quotas allocated for stocks other than those which have been overfished. It is therefore appropriate to operate deductions from those alternative fishing quotas allocated to those Member States in 2022.

| (9) | Considering that thornback ray in area 7d (RJC/07D.) is a subspecies of the stock ‘skates and rays’ in area 7d (SRX/07D.), the deduction due by Ireland on account of its overfishing of thornback ray in area 7d pursuant to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1926 is operated on the fishing quota for skates and rays in area 7d available to Ireland for 2022. |
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(9)

Considering that thornback ray in area 7d (RJC/07D.) is a subspecies of the stock ‘skates and rays’ in area 7d (SRX/07D.), the deduction due by Ireland on account of its overfishing of thornback ray in area 7d pursuant to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1926 is operated on the fishing quota for skates and rays in area 7d available to Ireland for 2022.

| (10) | In 2021, Portugal overfished its fishing quota for anchovy in area 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (ANE/9/3411). On 22 August 2022, Portugal requested to spread the deduction due – including a multiplying factor of 1,4 pursuant to Article 105(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 – over three years. According to point 3(a) of the Guidelines, spreading a deduction over two or more years may be accepted where the fish is sustainably managed on the basis of the relevant scientific advice for the stock concerned. According to acoustic surveys monitoring the distribution of abundance and biomass and the study of several biological parameters of anchovy carried out every year, the estimated biomass for anchovy in 2022 increased by 64 % compared to 2021 surveys. The Portuguese scientific institute IPMA (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera), in collaboration with the Spanish scientific institute IEO (Instituto Español de Oceanografía), test a new harvest control rule by means of a Management Strategy Evaluation. Awaiting a planned benchmark of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) for this stock, a spreading of the deduction over two years rather than three years can be accepted. |
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(10)

In 2021, Portugal overfished its fishing quota for anchovy in area 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (ANE/9/3411). On 22 August 2022, Portugal requested to spread the deduction due – including a multiplying factor of 1,4 pursuant to Article 105(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 – over three years. According to point 3(a) of the Guidelines, spreading a deduction over two or more years may be accepted where the fish is sustainably managed on the basis of the relevant scientific advice for the stock concerned. According to acoustic surveys monitoring the distribution of abundance and biomass and the study of several biological parameters of anchovy carried out every year, the estimated biomass for anchovy in 2022 increased by 64 % compared to 2021 surveys. The Portuguese scientific institute IPMA (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera), in collaboration with the Spanish scientific institute IEO (Instituto Español de Oceanografía), test a new harvest control rule by means of a Management Strategy Evaluation. Awaiting a planned benchmark of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) for this stock, a spreading of the deduction over two years rather than three years can be accepted.

| (11) | On the basis of the last updated data transmitted by France on 9 September 2022, it appears that the 2021 shared quota of 1 tonne allocated to ‘Other’ for white marlin in the Atlantic Ocean (WHM/ATLANT_AMS) as established in Regulation (EU) 2021/92 – and under which France was allowed to fish – has been exceeded. Considering that France reported catches amounting to 2 972 kilograms under this ‘Other’ quota, a deduction on account of this overfishing – including a multiplying factor of 1,5 pursuant to Article 105(3)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 – should be operated on the fishing quota for white marlin in the Atlantic Ocean available to France for 2022. The corresponding deduction should consequently be added to the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1926. |
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(11)

On the basis of the last updated data transmitted by France on 9 September 2022, it appears that the 2021 shared quota of 1 tonne allocated to ‘Other’ for white marlin in the Atlantic Ocean (WHM/ATLANT_AMS) as established in Regulation (EU) 2021/92 – and under which France was allowed to fish – has been exceeded. Considering that France reported catches amounting to 2 972 kilograms under this ‘Other’ quota, a deduction on account of this overfishing – including a multiplying factor of 1,5 pursuant to Article 105(3)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 – should be operated on the fishing quota for white marlin in the Atlantic Ocean available to France for 2022. The corresponding deduction should consequently be added to the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1926.

| (12) | Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1926 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(12)

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1926 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (13) | Further updates or corrections may still occur following the detection, for the current or previous exercises, of errors, omissions or misreporting in the catch figures declared by the Member States pursuant to Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, |
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(13)

Further updates or corrections may still occur following the detection, for the current or previous exercises, of errors, omissions or misreporting in the catch figures declared by the Member States pursuant to Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The fishing quotas fixed for the year 2022 in Regulations (EU) 2021/91, (EU) 2021/1888, (EU) 2022/109 and (EU) 2022/110, referred to in Annex I to this Regulation, shall be reduced by applying the deductions on the alternative stocks set out in that Annex.

Article 2

The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1926 is replaced by the text set out in Annex II to this Regulation.

Article 3

The Portuguese deduction of 2 954,752 tonnes applicable in 2022 due to overfishing in 2021 in relation to the stock of anchovy in area 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (ANE/9/3411) is spread over two years.

The applicable annual deduction shall amount to 1 477,376 tonnes in 2022 and 2023 without prejudice to any further quota adaptation due to possible subsequent overfishing.

Article 4

This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 14 December 2022.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN

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(1)  
  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.

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(2)  Council Regulation (EU) 2020/1579 of 29 October 2020 fixing for 2021 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Baltic Sea and amending Regulation (EU) 2020/123 as regards certain fishing opportunities in other waters (OJ L 362, 30.10.2020, p. 3).

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(3)  Council Regulation (EU) 2021/90 of 28 January 2021 fixing for 2021 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Mediterranean and Black Seas (OJ L 31, 29.1.2021, p. 1).

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(4)  Council Regulation (EU) 2021/91 of 28 January 2021 fixing, for the years 2021 and 2022, the fishing opportunities for Union fishing vessels for certain deep-sea fish stocks (OJ L 31, 29.1.2021, p. 20).

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(5)  Council Regulation (EU) 2021/92 of 28 January 2021 fixing for 2021 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, for Union fishing vessels, in certain non-Union waters (OJ L 31, 29.1.2021 p. 31).

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(6)  Council Regulation (EU) 2021/1888 of 27 October 2021 fixing for 2022 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Baltic Sea and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/92 as regards certain fishing opportunities in other waters (OJ L 384, 29.10.2021, p. 1).

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(7)  Council Regulation (EU) 2022/109 of 27 January 2022 fixing for 2022 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Union waters and for Union fishing vessels in certain non-Union waters (OJ L 21, 31.1.2022, p. 1).

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(8)  Council Regulation (EU) 2022/110 of 27 January 2022 fixing for 2022 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Mediterranean and Black Seas (OJ L 21, 31.1.2022, p. 165).

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(9)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1926 of 11 October 2022 operating deductions from fishing quotas available for certain stocks in 2022 on account of overfishing in the previous years (OJ L 265, 12.10.2022, p. 67).

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(10)  Communication from the Commission on guidelines for the deduction of quotas under Article 105(1), (2) and (5) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, and replacing Communication 2012/C 72/07 (2022/C 369/03) (OJ C 369, 27.9.2022, p. 3).

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ANNEX I

DEDUCTIONS FROM FISHING QUOTAS FOR THE YEAR 2022 TO BE APPLIED ON ALTERNATIVE STOCKS

| OVERFISHED STOCKS | | ALTERNATIVE STOCKS |
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| Member State | Species code | Area code | Species name | Area name | Quantity that cannot be deducted from the 2022 fishing quota for the overfished stock (in kilograms) | | Member State | Species code | Area code | Species name | Area name | Quantity to be deducted from the 2022 fishing quota for the alternative stocks (in kilograms) |
| ESP | GHL | 1N2AB. | Greenland halibut | Norwegian waters of 1 and 2 | 56 667 | | ESP | COD | 1/2B. | Cod | 1 and 2b | 56 667 |
| ESP | HAD | 1N2AB. | Haddock | Norwegian waters of 1 and 2 | 19 059 | | ESP | COD | 1/2B. | Cod | 1 and 2b | 7 627 |
| REB | 1N2AB. | Redfish | Norwegian waters of 1 and 2 | 11 432 |
| ESP | OTH | 1N2AB. | Other species | Norwegian waters of 1 and 2 | 41 357 | | ESP | REB | 1N2AB. | Redfish | Norwegian waters of 1 and 2 | 41 357 |
| FRA | RED | 51214S | Redfishes | Union and international waters of 5; international waters of 12 and 14 | 3 516 | | FRA | BLI | 5B67- | Blue ling | 6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5 | 3 516 |
| LTU | HER | 4AB. | Herring | United Kingdom, Union and Norwegian waters of 4 north of 53°30' N | 13 592 | | LTU | MAC | 2CX14- | Mackerel | 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 2a, 12 and 14 | 13 592 |
| POL | MAC | 2A34. | Mackerel | United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a, 3 and 4 | 63 850 | | POL | HER | 3D-R30 | Herring | Union waters of subdivisions 25-27, 28.2, 29 and 32 | 63 850 |

OVERFISHED STOCKS

ALTERNATIVE STOCKS

Member State

Species code

Area code

Species name

Area name

Quantity that cannot be deducted from the 2022 fishing quota for the overfished stock (in kilograms)

Member State

Species code

Area code

Species name

Area name

Quantity to be deducted from the 2022 fishing quota for the alternative stocks (in kilograms)

ESP

GHL

1N2AB.

Greenland halibut

Norwegian waters of 1 and 2

56 667

ESP

COD

1/2B.

Cod

1 and 2b

56 667

ESP

HAD

1N2AB.

Haddock

Norwegian waters of 1 and 2

19 059

ESP

COD

1/2B.

Cod

1 and 2b

7 627

REB

1N2AB.

Redfish

Norwegian waters of 1 and 2

11 432

ESP

OTH

1N2AB.

Other species

Norwegian waters of 1 and 2

41 357

ESP

REB

1N2AB.

Redfish

Norwegian waters of 1 and 2

41 357

FRA

RED

51214S

Redfishes

Union and international waters of 5; international waters of 12 and 14

3 516

FRA

BLI

5B67-

Blue ling

6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5

3 516

LTU

HER

4AB.

Herring

United Kingdom, Union and Norwegian waters of 4 north of 53°30' N

13 592

LTU

MAC

2CX14-

Mackerel

6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 2a, 12 and 14

13 592

POL

MAC

2A34.

Mackerel

United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a, 3 and 4

63 850

POL

HER

3D-R30

Herring

Union waters of subdivisions 25-27, 28.2, 29 and 32

63 850

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ANNEX II

The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1926 is replaced by the following:

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  DEDUCTIONS FROM FISHING QUOTAS FOR THE YEAR 2022 FOR STOCKS WHICH HAVE BEEN OVERFISHED

| Mem-ber State | Species code | Area code | Species name | Area name | Initial quota 2021 (in kilo grams) | Permitted landings 2021 (Total adapted quantity in kilo grams)  (1) | Total catches 2021 (quantity in kilo grams) | Quota con-sumption related to permitted landings (in %) | Overfishing related to permitted landing (quantity in kilograms) | Multi-plying factor  (2) | Addit-ional Multi-plying factor  (3)
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   (4) | Out-standing deductions from previous year(s) (5) (quantity in kilo grams) | Deductions from fishing quotas for 2022 (6) and subsequent years (quantity in kilo grams) | Deductions from 2022 fishing quotas for the overfished stocks (7) (quantity in kilo grams) | Deductions from 2022 fishing quotas for alternative stocks (quantity in kilo grams) | To be deducted from fishing quotas for 2023 and subsequent year(s) (quantity in kilo grams) |
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| CYP | SWO | MED | Swordfish | Mediterranean Sea | 52 230 | 52 230 | 55 703 | 106,65 % | 3 473 | / | C (8) | / | 3 473 | 3 473 | / | / |
| DEU | HER | 4AB. | Herring | United Kingdom, Union and Norwegian waters of 4 north of 53°30' N | 33 852 000 | 17 152 318 | 18 844 967 | 109,87 % | 1 692 649 | / | A (8) | / | 1 692 649 | 1 692 649 | / | / |
| DNK | COD | 03AN. | Cod | Skagerrak | 1 515 000 | 1 556 000 | 1 598 949 | 102,76 % | 42 949 | / | C (8) | / | 42 949 | 42 949 | / | / |
| DNK | HER | 4AB. | Herring | United Kingdom, Union and Norwegian waters of 4 north of 53°30' N | 49 993 000 | 49 711 223 | 51 805 988 | 104,21 % | 2 094 765 | / | / | / | 2 094 765 | 2 094 765 | / | / |
| ESP | COD | 1/2B. | Cod | 1 and 2b | 11 331 000 | 8 580 172 | 8 604 667 | 100,29 % | 24 495 | / | A (8) | / | 24 495 | 24 495 | / | / |
| ESP | GHL | 1N2AB. | Greenland halibut | Norwegian waters of 1 and 2 | / | 6 000 | 43 778 | 729,63 % | 37 778 | 1,00 | A | / | 56 667 | / | 56 667 | / |
| ESP | HAD | 1N2AB. | Haddock | Norwegian waters of 1 and 2 | / | 0 | 19 059 | N/A | 19 059 | 1,00 | / | / | 19 059 | / | 19 059 | / |
| ESP | OTH | 1N2AB. | Other species | Norwegian waters of 1 and 2 | / | 0 | 27 571 | N/A | 27 571 | 1,00 | A | / | 41 357 | / | 41 357 | / |
| EST | GHL | N3LMNO | Greenland halibut | NAFO 3LMNO | 331 000 | 502 500 | 515 085 | 102,50 % | 12 585 | / | / | / | 12 585 | 12 585 | / | / |
| FRA | RED | 51214S | Redfishes | Union and international waters of 5; international waters of 12 and 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 516 | N/A | 3 516 | 1,00 | / | / | 3 516 | / | 3 516 | / |
| FRA | WHM | ATLANT | White Marlin | Atlantic Ocean | 1 000  (9) | 1 000  (9) | 2 972 | 297,20 % | 1 972 | 1,00 | C | / | 2 958 | 2 958 | / | / |
| GRC | BFT | AE45WM | Bluefin tuna | Atlantic Ocean, east of 45° W, and Mediterranean | 314 030 | 314 030 | 322 640 | 102,74 % | 8 610 | / | C (8) | / | 8 610 | 8 610 | / | / |
| IRL | HER | 6AS7BC | Herring | 6aS, 7b, 7c | 1 236 000 | 1 513 457 | 1 605 894 | 106,11 % | 92 437 | / | / | / | 92 437 | 92 437 | / | / |
| IRL | RJC | 07D. | Thornback ray | 7d | / | 0 | 1 741 | N/A | 1 741 | 1,00 | / | / | 1 741  (10) | 1 741  (10) | / | / |
| LTU | HER | 4AB. | Herring | United Kingdom, Union and Norwegian waters of 4 north of 53°30' N | / | 452 600 | 466 192 | 103,00 % | 13 592 | / | / | / | 13 592 | / | 13 592 | / |
| LVA | SPR | 3BCD-C | Sprat | Union waters of subdivisions 22-32 | 30 845 000 | 28 709 205 | 29 084 587 | 101,31 % | 375 382 | / | C (8) | / | 375 382 | 375 382 | / | / |
| NLD | HER | 4AB. | Herring | United Kingdom, Union and Norwegian waters of 4 north of 53°30' N | 46 381 000 | 45 488 813 | 46 533 481 | 102,30 % | 1 044 668 | / | / | / | 1 044 668 | 1 044 668 | / | / |
| POL | MAC | 2A34. | Mackerel | United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a, 3 and 4 | / | 0 | 63 850 | N/A | 63 850 | 1,00 | / | / | 63 850 | / | 63 850 | / |
| PRT | ALF | 3X14- | Alfonsinos | Union and international waters of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14 | 145 000 | 136 677 | 139 363 | 101,97 % | 2 686 | / | / | / | 2 686 | 2 686 | / | / |
| PRT | ANE | 9/3411 | Anchovy | 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 | 7 829 000 | 8 752 733 | 10 863 270 | 124,11 % | 2 110 537 | 1,40 | / | / | 2 954 752  (11) | 1 477 376  (11) | / | 1 477 376  (11) |
| PRT | ANF | 8C3411 | Anglerfishes | 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 | 584 000 | 648 238 | 657 235 | 101,39 % | 8 997 | / | C (8) | / | 8 997 | 8 997 | / | / |
| PRT | BFT | AE45WM | Bluefin tuna | Atlantic Ocean, east of 45° W, and Mediterranean | 572 970 | 572 970 | 583 215 | 101,79 % | 10 245 | / | C (8) | / | 10 245 | 10 245 | / | / |
| PRT | HKE | 8C3411 | Hake | 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 | 2 483 000 | 2 093 417 | 2 207 568 | 105,45 % | 114 151 | / | C (8) | / | 114 151 | 114 151 | / | / |
| SWE | HER | 03A. | Herring | 3a | 9 498 000 | 13 085 112 | 13 223 209 | 101,06 % | 138 097 | / | / | / | 138 097 | 138 097 | / | / |

Mem-ber State

Species code

Area code

Species name

Area name

Initial quota 2021 (in kilo grams)

Permitted landings 2021 (Total adapted quantity in kilo grams)  (1)

Total catches 2021 (quantity in kilo grams)

Quota con-sumption related to permitted landings (in %)

Overfishing related to permitted landing (quantity in kilograms)

Multi-plying factor  (2)

Addit-ional Multi-plying factor  (3)
  ,
   (4)

Out-standing deductions from previous year(s) (5) (quantity in kilo grams)

Deductions from fishing quotas for 2022 (6) and subsequent years (quantity in kilo grams)

Deductions from 2022 fishing quotas for the overfished stocks (7) (quantity in kilo grams)

Deductions from 2022 fishing quotas for alternative stocks (quantity in kilo grams)

To be deducted from fishing quotas for 2023 and subsequent year(s) (quantity in kilo grams)

CYP

SWO

MED

Swordfish

Mediterranean Sea

52 230

52 230

55 703

106,65 %

3 473

/

C (8)

/

3 473

3 473

/

/

DEU

HER

4AB.

Herring

United Kingdom, Union and Norwegian waters of 4 north of 53°30' N

33 852 000

17 152 318

18 844 967

109,87 %

1 692 649

/

A (8)

/

1 692 649

1 692 649

/

/

DNK

COD

03AN.

Cod

Skagerrak

1 515 000

1 556 000

1 598 949

102,76 %

42 949

/

C (8)

/

42 949

42 949

/

/

DNK

HER

4AB.

Herring

United Kingdom, Union and Norwegian waters of 4 north of 53°30' N

49 993 000

49 711 223

51 805 988

104,21 %

2 094 765

/

/

/

2 094 765

2 094 765

/

/

ESP

COD

1/2B.

Cod

1 and 2b

11 331 000

8 580 172

8 604 667

100,29 %

24 495

/

A (8)

/

24 495

24 495

/

/

ESP

GHL

1N2AB.

Greenland halibut

Norwegian waters of 1 and 2

/

6 000

43 778

729,63 %

37 778

1,00

A

/

56 667

/

56 667

/

ESP

HAD

1N2AB.

Haddock

Norwegian waters of 1 and 2

/

0

19 059

N/A

19 059

1,00

/

/

19 059

/

19 059

/

ESP

OTH

1N2AB.

Other species

Norwegian waters of 1 and 2

/

0

27 571

N/A

27 571

1,00

A

/

41 357

/

41 357

/

EST

GHL

N3LMNO

Greenland halibut

NAFO 3LMNO

331 000

502 500

515 085

102,50 %

12 585

/

/

/

12 585

12 585

/

/

FRA

RED

51214S

Redfishes

Union and international waters of 5; international waters of 12 and 14

0

0

3 516

N/A

3 516

1,00

/

/

3 516

/

3 516

/

FRA

WHM

ATLANT

White Marlin

Atlantic Ocean

1 000  (9)

1 000  (9)

2 972

297,20 %

1 972

1,00

C

/

2 958

2 958

/

/

GRC

BFT

AE45WM

Bluefin tuna

Atlantic Ocean, east of 45° W, and Mediterranean

314 030

314 030

322 640

102,74 %

8 610

/

C (8)

/

8 610

8 610

/

/

IRL

HER

6AS7BC

Herring

6aS, 7b, 7c

1 236 000

1 513 457

1 605 894

106,11 %

92 437

/

/

/

92 437

92 437

/

/

IRL

RJC

07D.

Thornback ray

7d

/

0

1 741

N/A

1 741

1,00

/

/

1 741  (10)

1 741  (10)

/

/

LTU

HER

4AB.

Herring

United Kingdom, Union and Norwegian waters of 4 north of 53°30' N

/

452 600

466 192

103,00 %

13 592

/

/

/

13 592

/

13 592

/

LVA

SPR

3BCD-C

Sprat

Union waters of subdivisions 22-32

30 845 000

28 709 205

29 084 587

101,31 %

375 382

/

C (8)

/

375 382

375 382

/

/

NLD

HER

4AB.

Herring

United Kingdom, Union and Norwegian waters of 4 north of 53°30' N

46 381 000

45 488 813

46 533 481

102,30 %

1 044 668

/

/

/

1 044 668

1 044 668

/

/

POL

MAC

2A34.

Mackerel

United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a, 3 and 4

/

0

63 850

N/A

63 850

1,00

/

/

63 850

/

63 850

/

PRT

ALF

3X14-

Alfonsinos

Union and international waters of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14

145 000

136 677

139 363

101,97 %

2 686

/

/

/

2 686

2 686

/

/

PRT

ANE

9/3411

Anchovy

9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

7 829 000

8 752 733

10 863 270

124,11 %

2 110 537

1,40

/

/

2 954 752  (11)

1 477 376  (11)

/

1 477 376  (11)

PRT

ANF

8C3411

Anglerfishes

8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

584 000

648 238

657 235

101,39 %

8 997

/

C (8)

/

8 997

8 997

/

/

PRT

BFT

AE45WM

Bluefin tuna

Atlantic Ocean, east of 45° W, and Mediterranean

572 970

572 970

583 215

101,79 %

10 245

/

C (8)

/

10 245

10 245

/

/

PRT

HKE

8C3411

Hake

8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

2 483 000

2 093 417

2 207 568

105,45 %

114 151

/

C (8)

/

114 151

114 151

/

/

SWE

HER

03A.

Herring

3a

9 498 000

13 085 112

13 223 209

101,06 %

138 097

/

/

/

138 097

138 097

/

/

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(1)  Quotas available to a Member State pursuant to the relevant fishing opportunities Regulations after taking into account exchanges of fishing opportunities in accordance with Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and (EC) No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22), quota transfers from 2020 to 2021 in accordance with Article 4(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 introducing additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs and quotas (OJ L 115, 9.5.1996, p. 3) and with Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 or reallocation and deduction of fishing opportunities in accordance with Articles 37 and 105 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

1

(2)  As set out in Article 105(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. Deduction equal to the overfishing *1,00 shall apply in all cases of overfishing equal to, or less than, 100 tonnes.

2

(3)  As set out in Article 105(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 and provided that the extent of overfishing exceeds 10 %.

3

(4)  Letter “A” indicates that an additional multiplying factor of 1,5 has been applied due to consecutive overfishing in the years 2019, 2020 and 2021. Letter “C” indicates that an additional multiplying factor of 1,5 has been applied as the stock is subject to a multiannual plan.

4

(5)  Remaining quantities from previous year(s).

5

(6)  Deductions to operate in 2022.

6

(7)  Deductions to operate in 2022 that could be actually applied considering the available quota on 19 October 2022.

7

(8)  Additional multiplying factor not applicable because the overfishing does not exceed 10 % of the permitted landings.

8

(9)  Quota available to “Other” under which France was allowed to fish.

9

(10)  To be deducted from the fishing quota available to Ireland for the stock of skates and rays in area 7d (SRX/07D.) in 2022.

10

(11)  Following a request from Portugal, the deduction of 2 954 752 kilos due in 2022 on account of overfishing in 2021 has been equally spread over two years (2022 and 2023).’

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DECISIONS

| 15.12.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 321/18 |
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15.12.2022

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 321/18

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COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2022/2459

of 8 December 2022

on the application of an increased visa fee with respect to The Gambia

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code) (1), and in particular Article 25a(5), point (b) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | In accordance with Article 25a(2) of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, the Commission is to regularly assess third countries’ cooperation on readmission. Based on the assessment carried out in accordance with that provision, cooperation on readmission with The Gambia was assessed as insufficient. Taking into account the steps taken to improve the level of cooperation, and the Union’s overall relations with The Gambia, it was considered that The Gambia’s cooperation with the Union on readmission matters was not sufficient and action by the Union was therefore necessary. |
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(1)

In accordance with Article 25a(2) of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, the Commission is to regularly assess third countries’ cooperation on readmission. Based on the assessment carried out in accordance with that provision, cooperation on readmission with The Gambia was assessed as insufficient. Taking into account the steps taken to improve the level of cooperation, and the Union’s overall relations with The Gambia, it was considered that The Gambia’s cooperation with the Union on readmission matters was not sufficient and action by the Union was therefore necessary.

| (2) | In accordance with Article 25a(5), point (a), of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, on 7 October 2021 Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1781 (2) was adopted, by which the application of certain provisions of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 was temporarily suspended with respect to certain nationals of The Gambia. |
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(2)

In accordance with Article 25a(5), point (a), of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, on 7 October 2021 Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1781 (2) was adopted, by which the application of certain provisions of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 was temporarily suspended with respect to certain nationals of The Gambia.

| (3) | In accordance with Article 25a(2) of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, the Commission has continuously assessed the cooperation on readmission with The Gambia after the entry into force of Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1781. The assessment indicates that no significant improvements have taken place, as cooperation on identification and return remains challenging, the timeframe set by the EU-Gambia readmission arrangement was not adhered to and a moratorium on returns by charter flights – unilaterally introduced by The Gambia – remained in place until March 2022. Despite some limited developments, in particular the issuance of three landing permits for return operations that took place after the suspension of the moratorium introduced by The Gambia, cooperation on readmission remains insufficient and substantial and sustained improvements are still needed. |
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(3)

In accordance with Article 25a(2) of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, the Commission has continuously assessed the cooperation on readmission with The Gambia after the entry into force of Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1781. The assessment indicates that no significant improvements have taken place, as cooperation on identification and return remains challenging, the timeframe set by the EU-Gambia readmission arrangement was not adhered to and a moratorium on returns by charter flights – unilaterally introduced by The Gambia – remained in place until March 2022. Despite some limited developments, in particular the issuance of three landing permits for return operations that took place after the suspension of the moratorium introduced by The Gambia, cooperation on readmission remains insufficient and substantial and sustained improvements are still needed.

| (4) | The assessment by the Commission is that, despite the measures adopted in Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1781, The Gambia’s cooperation with the Union on readmission matters continues to be insufficient and further action is therefore needed, without affecting Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1781. |
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(4)

The assessment by the Commission is that, despite the measures adopted in Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1781, The Gambia’s cooperation with the Union on readmission matters continues to be insufficient and further action is therefore needed, without affecting Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1781.

| (5) | The application of a higher visa fee, on a gradual basis, to nationals of The Gambia should send a clear signal to the Gambian authorities on the need to undertake the necessary actions to improve cooperation on readmission. |
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(5)

The application of a higher visa fee, on a gradual basis, to nationals of The Gambia should send a clear signal to the Gambian authorities on the need to undertake the necessary actions to improve cooperation on readmission.

| (6) | A visa fee of EUR 120, as set out in Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, should therefore apply to nationals of The Gambia who are subject to the visa requirement pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3). In accordance with that Regulation, that fee does not concern children below the age of 12 years. Neither should it apply to applicants for whom the visa fee is waived or reduced in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 810/2009. |
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(6)

A visa fee of EUR 120, as set out in Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, should therefore apply to nationals of The Gambia who are subject to the visa requirement pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3). In accordance with that Regulation, that fee does not concern children below the age of 12 years. Neither should it apply to applicants for whom the visa fee is waived or reduced in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 810/2009.

| (7) | This Decision should not affect the application of Directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (4), which extends the right of free movement to family members, independent of their nationality, when joining or accompanying a Union citizen. This Decision should thus neither apply to family members of a Union citizen to whom Directive 2004/38/EC applies, nor to family members of a national of a third country enjoying a right of free movement equivalent to that of Union citizens under an agreement between the Union and a third country. |
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(7)

This Decision should not affect the application of Directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (4), which extends the right of free movement to family members, independent of their nationality, when joining or accompanying a Union citizen. This Decision should thus neither apply to family members of a Union citizen to whom Directive 2004/38/EC applies, nor to family members of a national of a third country enjoying a right of free movement equivalent to that of Union citizens under an agreement between the Union and a third country.

| (8) | The measures provided for in this Decision should be without prejudice to the obligations of the Member States under international law, including as host countries of international intergovernmental organisations or of international conferences convened by the United Nations or other international intergovernmental organisations hosted by Member States. Thus, the application of the increased visa fee should not apply to nationals of The Gambia, applying for a visa, in so far as that is necessary for Member States to comply with their obligations as host countries of such organisations or of such conferences. |
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(8)

The measures provided for in this Decision should be without prejudice to the obligations of the Member States under international law, including as host countries of international intergovernmental organisations or of international conferences convened by the United Nations or other international intergovernmental organisations hosted by Member States. Thus, the application of the increased visa fee should not apply to nationals of The Gambia, applying for a visa, in so far as that is necessary for Member States to comply with their obligations as host countries of such organisations or of such conferences.

| (9) | In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application. Given that this Decision builds upon the Schengen acquis, Denmark shall, in accordance with Article 4 of that Protocol, decide within a period of six months after the Council has decided on this Decision whether it will implement it in its national law. |
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(9)

In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application. Given that this Decision builds upon the Schengen acquis, Denmark shall, in accordance with Article 4 of that Protocol, decide within a period of six months after the Council has decided on this Decision whether it will implement it in its national law.

| (10) | This Decision constitutes a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis in which Ireland does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2002/192/EC (5); Ireland is therefore not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application. |
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(10)

This Decision constitutes a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis in which Ireland does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2002/192/EC (5); Ireland is therefore not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application.

| (11) | As regards Iceland and Norway, this Decision constitutes a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the latters’ association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (6) which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point B of Council Decision 1999/437/EC (7). |
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(11)

As regards Iceland and Norway, this Decision constitutes a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the latters’ association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (6) which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point B of Council Decision 1999/437/EC (7).

| (12) | As regards Switzerland, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (8) which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point B of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Council Decision 2008/146/EC (9). |
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(12)

As regards Switzerland, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (8) which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point B of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Council Decision 2008/146/EC (9).

| (13) | As regards Liechtenstein, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (10) which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point B of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Council Decision 2011/350/EU (11). |
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(13)

As regards Liechtenstein, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (10) which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point B of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Council Decision 2011/350/EU (11).

| (14) | This Decision constitutes an act building upon, or otherwise relating to, the Schengen acquis within, respectively, the meaning of Article 3(2) of the 2003 Act of Accession, Article 4(2) of the 2005 Act of Accession and Article 4(2) of the 2011 Act of Accession, |
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(14)

This Decision constitutes an act building upon, or otherwise relating to, the Schengen acquis within, respectively, the meaning of Article 3(2) of the 2003 Act of Accession, Article 4(2) of the 2005 Act of Accession and Article 4(2) of the 2011 Act of Accession,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Scope

1.   This Decision shall apply to nationals of The Gambia who are subject to the visa requirement pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1806.

2.   This Decision shall not apply to nationals of The Gambia who are exempt from the visa requirement under Article 4 or Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806.

3.   This Decision shall be without prejudice to the possibility to waive or reduce the amount of the visa fee to be charged in individual cases, in accordance with Article 16(6) of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009.

4.   This Decision shall not apply to nationals of The Gambia applying for a visa and who are family members of a Union citizen to whom Directive 2004/38/EC applies or family members of a national of a third country enjoying a right of free movement equivalent to that of Union citizens under an agreement between the Union and a third country.

5.   This Decision shall be without prejudice to the cases where a Member State is bound by an obligation of international law, namely:

| (a) | as a host country of an international intergovernmental organisation; |
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(a)

as a host country of an international intergovernmental organisation;

| (b) | as a host country to an international conference convened by, or under the auspices of, the United Nations or other international intergovernmental organisations hosted by a Member State; |
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(b)

as a host country to an international conference convened by, or under the auspices of, the United Nations or other international intergovernmental organisations hosted by a Member State;

| (c) | under a multilateral agreement conferring privileges and immunities; or, |
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(c)

under a multilateral agreement conferring privileges and immunities; or,

| (d) | pursuant to the 1929 Treaty of Conciliation (Lateran Pact) concluded by the Holy See (Vatican City State) and Italy, as last amended. |
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(d)

pursuant to the 1929 Treaty of Conciliation (Lateran Pact) concluded by the Holy See (Vatican City State) and Italy, as last amended.

6.   This Decision shall be without prejudice to the measures provided for and applied in accordance with Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1781.

Article 2

Application of a visa fee

Nationals of The Gambia applying for a visa shall pay a visa fee of EUR 120.

Article 3

This Decision shall take effect on the date of its notification.

Article 4

Addressees

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Republic of Croatia, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden.

Done at Brussels, 8 December 2022.

For the Council

The President

V. RAKUŠAN

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(1)  
  OJ L 243, 15.9.2009, p. 1.

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(2)  Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1781 of 7 October 2021 on the suspension of certain provisions of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council with respect to The Gambia (OJ L 360, 11.10.2021, p. 124).

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(3)  Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018 listing the third countries whose nationals must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders and those whose nationals are exempt from that requirement (OJ L 303, 28.11.2018, p. 39).

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(4)  Directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States amending Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 and repealing Directives 64/221/EEC, 68/360/EEC, 72/194/EEC, 73/148/EEC, 75/34/EEC, 75/35/EEC, 90/364/EEC, 90/365/EEC and 93/96/EEC (OJ L 158, 30.4.2004, p. 77).

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(5)  Council Decision 2002/192/EC of 28 February 2002 concerning Ireland’s request to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 64, 7.3.2002, p. 20).

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(6)  
  OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 36.

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(7)  Council Decision 1999/437/EC of 17 May 1999 on certain arrangements for the application of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the association of those two States with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 31).

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(8)  
  OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 52.

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(9)  Council Decision 2008/146/EC of 28 January 2008 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 1).

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(10)  
  OJ L 160, 18.6.2011, p. 21.

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(11)  Council Decision 2011/350/EU of 7 March 2011 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis, relating to the abolition of checks at internal borders and movement of persons (OJ L 160, 18.6.2011, p. 19).

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| 15.12.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 321/22 |
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15.12.2022

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 321/22

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COMMISSION DECISION (EU) 2022/2460

of 13 December 2022

on the long-term national aid scheme for agriculture in the northern regions of Sweden

(notified under document C(2022) 9240)

(Only the Swedish text is authentic)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to the Act of Accession to the European Union of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 142 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | By Decision 96/228/EC (1) the Commission had approved the long-term national aid scheme for agriculture in the northern regions of Sweden (‘Nordic aid scheme’) as notified by Sweden pursuant to Article 143 of the Act of Accession with a view to authorisation under Article 142 of the Act of Accession. Decision 96/228/EC was replaced by Commission Decision C(2010) 6050 (2). That Decision was replaced by Commission Decision (EU) 2018/479 (3). |
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(1)

By Decision 96/228/EC (1) the Commission had approved the long-term national aid scheme for agriculture in the northern regions of Sweden (‘Nordic aid scheme’) as notified by Sweden pursuant to Article 143 of the Act of Accession with a view to authorisation under Article 142 of the Act of Accession. Decision 96/228/EC was replaced by Commission Decision C(2010) 6050 (2). That Decision was replaced by Commission Decision (EU) 2018/479 (3).

| (2) | As Sweden’s authorisation to implement the Nordic aid scheme as set out in Decision (EU) 2018/479 expires on 31 December 2022, a new Decision needs to be adopted. |
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(2)

As Sweden’s authorisation to implement the Nordic aid scheme as set out in Decision (EU) 2018/479 expires on 31 December 2022, a new Decision needs to be adopted.

| (3) | By letter of 1 July 2022, Sweden notified the Commission of its proposal for the prolongation of the Nordic aid scheme. Sweden proposed that the Commission amend Decision (EU) 2018/479 to continue the scheme with a one-year longer period of validity, increase the total annual reference value, implying some adjustment to support levels, and a change of the date when Sweden should make proposals for amending and prolonging the scheme. |
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(3)

By letter of 1 July 2022, Sweden notified the Commission of its proposal for the prolongation of the Nordic aid scheme. Sweden proposed that the Commission amend Decision (EU) 2018/479 to continue the scheme with a one-year longer period of validity, increase the total annual reference value, implying some adjustment to support levels, and a change of the date when Sweden should make proposals for amending and prolonging the scheme.

| (4) | The long-term national aid referred to in Article 142 of the Act of Accession is intended to ensure that agricultural activity is maintained in northern regions as determined by the Commission. |
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(4)

The long-term national aid referred to in Article 142 of the Act of Accession is intended to ensure that agricultural activity is maintained in northern regions as determined by the Commission.

| (5) | Taking account of the factors referred to in Article 142(1) and (2) of the Act of Accession, it is appropriate to specify the administrative units, grouped by sub-regions, which are situated north of the 62nd parallel or adjacent to that parallel and which are affected by comparable climatic conditions rendering agricultural activity particularly difficult. These sub-regions have a population density lower than or equal to 10 inhabitants per square kilometre, a utilised agricultural area (UAA) considered to constitute 10 % or less of the overall surface area of the municipality and a portion of the UAA devoted to arable crops intended for human consumption less than or equal to 20 %. Sub-regions surrounded by others within such areas should be included, even where they do not satisfy the same requirements. |
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(5)

Taking account of the factors referred to in Article 142(1) and (2) of the Act of Accession, it is appropriate to specify the administrative units, grouped by sub-regions, which are situated north of the 62nd parallel or adjacent to that parallel and which are affected by comparable climatic conditions rendering agricultural activity particularly difficult. These sub-regions have a population density lower than or equal to 10 inhabitants per square kilometre, a utilised agricultural area (UAA) considered to constitute 10 % or less of the overall surface area of the municipality and a portion of the UAA devoted to arable crops intended for human consumption less than or equal to 20 %. Sub-regions surrounded by others within such areas should be included, even where they do not satisfy the same requirements.

| (6) | In order to facilitate the administration of the scheme and to coordinate it with support under Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4), it is appropriate to include in the areas receiving aid under this Decision the same municipal units as those belonging to the area delimited under Article 32(2), second subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council (5) and Article 71(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 in the CAP Strategic Plan for the implementation of the common agricultural policy in Sweden 2023–2027. |
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(6)

In order to facilitate the administration of the scheme and to coordinate it with support under Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4), it is appropriate to include in the areas receiving aid under this Decision the same municipal units as those belonging to the area delimited under Article 32(2), second subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council (5) and Article 71(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 in the CAP Strategic Plan for the implementation of the common agricultural policy in Sweden 2023–2027.

| (7) | The reference period in relation to which the development of agricultural production and the level of overall support is to be considered, using the available national statistics as a basis and with a view to ensuring a uniform application to all sectors of production, should be the year 1993. |
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(7)

The reference period in relation to which the development of agricultural production and the level of overall support is to be considered, using the available national statistics as a basis and with a view to ensuring a uniform application to all sectors of production, should be the year 1993.

| (8) | According to Article 142 of the Act of Accession, the total amount of the aid granted should be sufficient to maintain agricultural activity in the northern regions of Sweden but may not lead to overall support exceeding the level of support during a pre-accession reference period to be determined. In order to grant support under Article 142 of the Act of Accession at an adequate level considering the present production costs whilst not exceeding the level of support during the determined pre-accession reference period, it is appropriate to take the development in the consumer price index from 1993 to 2022 in Sweden into account when determining the maximum allowable level of aid under that Article. |
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(8)

According to Article 142 of the Act of Accession, the total amount of the aid granted should be sufficient to maintain agricultural activity in the northern regions of Sweden but may not lead to overall support exceeding the level of support during a pre-accession reference period to be determined. In order to grant support under Article 142 of the Act of Accession at an adequate level considering the present production costs whilst not exceeding the level of support during the determined pre-accession reference period, it is appropriate to take the development in the consumer price index from 1993 to 2022 in Sweden into account when determining the maximum allowable level of aid under that Article.

| (9) | Consequently, on the basis of data from 1993 until end of April 2022, the maximum annual aid amount should be set at SEK 473,75 million, calculated as an average over a 6-year period from 1 January 2023 until 31 December 2028. |
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(9)

Consequently, on the basis of data from 1993 until end of April 2022, the maximum annual aid amount should be set at SEK 473,75 million, calculated as an average over a 6-year period from 1 January 2023 until 31 December 2028.

| (10) | In order to simplify the Nordic aid scheme and to allow Sweden flexibility in directing the aid to different production sectors, one maximum average annual aid amount should be laid down for the total support, including a separate maximum support for the production and transport of cow’s milk with a view to ensuring balanced distribution of support. |
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(10)

In order to simplify the Nordic aid scheme and to allow Sweden flexibility in directing the aid to different production sectors, one maximum average annual aid amount should be laid down for the total support, including a separate maximum support for the production and transport of cow’s milk with a view to ensuring balanced distribution of support.

| (11) | The aid should be granted annually on the basis of production factors (livestock units and hectares), except for cow’s milk where it should be granted on the basis of units of production (kilograms) within the total limits laid down by this Decision. |
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(11)

The aid should be granted annually on the basis of production factors (livestock units and hectares), except for cow’s milk where it should be granted on the basis of units of production (kilograms) within the total limits laid down by this Decision.

| (12) | With a view to allowing prompt reactions to the volatility of agricultural output prices and to maintaining agricultural activities in the northern regions of Sweden, it is appropriate to allow Sweden to establish, for each calendar year, the amount of aid per sector within an aid category and per unit of production. |
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(12)

With a view to allowing prompt reactions to the volatility of agricultural output prices and to maintaining agricultural activities in the northern regions of Sweden, it is appropriate to allow Sweden to establish, for each calendar year, the amount of aid per sector within an aid category and per unit of production.

| (13) | Sweden should differentiate the aid in its northern regions and set the annual aid amounts according to the severity of the natural handicap and other objective and transparent and justified criteria relating to the objectives set out in Article 142(3), third subparagraph, of the Act of Accession, which are to maintain traditional primary production and processing particularly suited to the climatic conditions of the regions concerned, to improve the structures for the production, marketing and processing of agricultural products, to facilitate the disposal of the said products and to ensure that the environment is protected and countryside preserved. |
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(13)

Sweden should differentiate the aid in its northern regions and set the annual aid amounts according to the severity of the natural handicap and other objective and transparent and justified criteria relating to the objectives set out in Article 142(3), third subparagraph, of the Act of Accession, which are to maintain traditional primary production and processing particularly suited to the climatic conditions of the regions concerned, to improve the structures for the production, marketing and processing of agricultural products, to facilitate the disposal of the said products and to ensure that the environment is protected and countryside preserved.

| (14) | The aid should be paid annually based on the actual number of eligible production factors. Sweden should however be allowed to pay the aid for cow’s milk, laying hens and pigs for slaughter as well as for transport of cow’s milk in monthly instalments. The aid for cow’s milk shall be based on actual production in order to ensure the continuity of production. |
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(14)

The aid should be paid annually based on the actual number of eligible production factors. Sweden should however be allowed to pay the aid for cow’s milk, laying hens and pigs for slaughter as well as for transport of cow’s milk in monthly instalments. The aid for cow’s milk shall be based on actual production in order to ensure the continuity of production.

| (15) | Overcompensation to the producers should be avoided by recovering undue payments promptly and at the latest before 1 June of the following year. |
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(15)

Overcompensation to the producers should be avoided by recovering undue payments promptly and at the latest before 1 June of the following year.

| (16) | As provided for in Article 142(2) of the Act of Accession, the aid granted under this Decision should not lead to an increase in overall production over the traditional production level in the area covered by the Nordic aid scheme. |
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(16)

As provided for in Article 142(2) of the Act of Accession, the aid granted under this Decision should not lead to an increase in overall production over the traditional production level in the area covered by the Nordic aid scheme.

| (17) | Therefore it is necessary to establish an annual maximum number of eligible production factors for each aid category, and a maximum eligible annual amount of production for cow’s milk, at a level equal to or lower than that in the reference periods. |
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(17)

Therefore it is necessary to establish an annual maximum number of eligible production factors for each aid category, and a maximum eligible annual amount of production for cow’s milk, at a level equal to or lower than that in the reference periods.

| (18) | Where the number of production factors in a category, or the amount of production for cow’s milk, exceeds the maximum level in a given year, the number of eligible production factors or the amount of cow’s milk, should, in order to respect the 5-year averages, be reduced by a corresponding number of production factors in the calendar years following the year in which the maximum was exceeded, except for transport aid for cow’s milk, laying hens and pigs for slaughter and cow’s milk in regard to which the eligible amount may be reduced by an amount corresponding to the excess amount in the last month of the year in which the maximum was exceeded. |
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(18)

Where the number of production factors in a category, or the amount of production for cow’s milk, exceeds the maximum level in a given year, the number of eligible production factors or the amount of cow’s milk, should, in order to respect the 5-year averages, be reduced by a corresponding number of production factors in the calendar years following the year in which the maximum was exceeded, except for transport aid for cow’s milk, laying hens and pigs for slaughter and cow’s milk in regard to which the eligible amount may be reduced by an amount corresponding to the excess amount in the last month of the year in which the maximum was exceeded.

| (19) | As the notification of proposals to the Commission for prolonging and amending the aid authorised under this Decision should allow for timely preparation of assessment of the scheme, it is necessary to allow such notification to be made in the same year as the 5-year report and to extend the duration of validity of the authorisation of the Nordic aid scheme from five to six years. |
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(19)

As the notification of proposals to the Commission for prolonging and amending the aid authorised under this Decision should allow for timely preparation of assessment of the scheme, it is necessary to allow such notification to be made in the same year as the 5-year report and to extend the duration of validity of the authorisation of the Nordic aid scheme from five to six years.

| (20) | In accordance with Article 143(2) of the Act of Accession, Sweden is to provide to the Commission information on the implementation and effects of the aid. In order to better assess the long-term effects of the aid and with a view to setting the aid levels as multiple-year averages, it is appropriate to report on the socioeconomic effects of the aid every five years and provide annual reports containing the financial and other implementation information necessary to ensure that the conditions laid down in this Decision are complied with. |
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(20)

In accordance with Article 143(2) of the Act of Accession, Sweden is to provide to the Commission information on the implementation and effects of the aid. In order to better assess the long-term effects of the aid and with a view to setting the aid levels as multiple-year averages, it is appropriate to report on the socioeconomic effects of the aid every five years and provide annual reports containing the financial and other implementation information necessary to ensure that the conditions laid down in this Decision are complied with.

| (21) | It is appropriate to specify the rules applicable to amendments to the scheme introduced by the Commission or proposed by Sweden in order to safeguard the legitimate expectations of the aid beneficiaries and ensure the continuity of the scheme so that the objectives of Article 142 of the Act of Accession can be efficiently pursued. |
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(21)

It is appropriate to specify the rules applicable to amendments to the scheme introduced by the Commission or proposed by Sweden in order to safeguard the legitimate expectations of the aid beneficiaries and ensure the continuity of the scheme so that the objectives of Article 142 of the Act of Accession can be efficiently pursued.

| (22) | Sweden should ensure that appropriate control measures are taken vis-à-vis aid beneficiaries. In order to ensure the effectiveness of those measures and transparency in the implementation of the Nordic aid scheme, those control measures should be as far as possible aligned to those carried out under the common agricultural policy. |
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(22)

Sweden should ensure that appropriate control measures are taken vis-à-vis aid beneficiaries. In order to ensure the effectiveness of those measures and transparency in the implementation of the Nordic aid scheme, those control measures should be as far as possible aligned to those carried out under the common agricultural policy.

| (23) | In order to achieve the aim of maintaining production, as stated in Article 142 of the Act of Accession, and to facilitate the administration of support, this Decision should apply from 1 January 2023. |
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(23)

In order to achieve the aim of maintaining production, as stated in Article 142 of the Act of Accession, and to facilitate the administration of support, this Decision should apply from 1 January 2023.

| (24) | For reasons of clarity, Decision (EU) 2018/479 should be repealed. It is appropriate to provide transitional measures regarding the reporting on the support pursuant to Article 142 of the Act of Accession paid in 2018–2022 under Commission Decision (EU) 2018/479, |
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(24)

For reasons of clarity, Decision (EU) 2018/479 should be repealed. It is appropriate to provide transitional measures regarding the reporting on the support pursuant to Article 142 of the Act of Accession paid in 2018–2022 under Commission Decision (EU) 2018/479,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Authorised aid

1.   From 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2028 Sweden is authorised to implement the long-term aid scheme for agriculture in its northern regions listed in Annex I.

2.   The total amount of aid granted shall not exceed SEK 473,75 million per calendar year. The yearly maximum amounts shall be considered as annual averages of the aid granted in the period of six calendar years covered by this Decision.

3.   Aid categories and the production sectors for each category, the maximum average yearly amounts allowed, as specified in paragraph 2, including the separate maximum amount for cow’s milk production and transport, as well as the maximum yearly number of eligible production factors per aid category, are set out in Annex II.

4.   Aid shall be granted on the basis of eligible production factors or production amounts as follows:

| (a) | per kilogram milk of actual production for the production of cow’s milk; |
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(a)

per kilogram milk of actual production for the production of cow’s milk;

| (b) | per livestock unit for animal husbandry; |
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(b)

per livestock unit for animal husbandry;

| (c) | per hectare for crop and horticultural production including berries; |
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(c)

per hectare for crop and horticultural production including berries;

| (d) | as a compensation for actual costs for the transport of cow’s milk, deducting any other public support for the same costs. |
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(d)

as a compensation for actual costs for the transport of cow’s milk, deducting any other public support for the same costs.

Aid linked to production amounts may be granted only towards the production of cow’s milk and in no case shall the aid be linked to future production.

The conversion rates into livestock units for the various types of livestock are set out in Annex II.

5.   In accordance with paragraph 3 and within the limits set out in Annex II, Sweden shall differentiate the aid in its northern regions and set the aid amounts annually per production factor, cost or unit of production on the basis of objective criteria relating to the severity of the natural handicap and other factors contributing to attaining the objectives set out in Article 142(3), third subparagraph, of the Act of Accession.

Article 2

Reference periods

The reference period referred to in the second indent of Article 142(3), first subparagraph, of the Act of Accession shall be 1993 as regards both the quantities and the level of support set out in Article 1 of this Decision.

Article 3

Conditions for granting aid

1.   Sweden shall lay down, within the limits provided for in this Decision, the conditions for granting aid to the various categories of beneficiaries. Such conditions shall include the eligibility and selection criteria applied and ensure the equal treatment of beneficiaries.

2.   The aid shall be paid to the beneficiaries based on actual production factors or, as regards the production of cow’s milk, amount of actual production, referred to in Article 1(4).

3.   The aid shall be paid annually, except for cow’s milk, transport aid for cow’s milk, laying hens and pigs for slaughter in regard to which the aid may be paid in monthly instalments.

4.   An overrun of the maximum yearly number of production factors or amounts eligible for aid, as set out in Annex II, shall be taken into account as a corresponding reduction in the number of production factors in the year following the overrun where the aid is paid in annual instalments or in the last month of the year where the aid is paid monthly.

5.   Sweden shall take appropriate measures to prevent the overrun referred to in paragraph 4 where such an overrun appears likely, based on official or officially verified statistical projections.

6.   An overpayment or undue payment to a beneficiary shall be recovered by deducting the corresponding amounts from the aid paid to the beneficiary the following year or be otherwise recovered in that year, where no aid is due to the beneficiary. The undue amounts shall be recovered by 1 June of the following year.

Article 4

Information and control measures

1.   Sweden shall, as part of the information provided pursuant to Article 143(2) of the Act of Accession, submit to the Commission each year before 1 June information on implementation of the aid granted under this Decision during the preceding calendar year.

The information shall concern in particular:

| (a) | identification of the municipal units in which the aid was paid by means of a detailed map and where necessary by other data; |
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(a)

identification of the municipal units in which the aid was paid by means of a detailed map and where necessary by other data;

| (b) | the total production, covering the reporting year, for the sub-regions eligible for aid under this Decision, expressed in quantities for each of the products specified in Annex II; |
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(b)

the total production, covering the reporting year, for the sub-regions eligible for aid under this Decision, expressed in quantities for each of the products specified in Annex II;

| (c) | the total number of production factors and quantities, the number of production factors and quantities eligible for aid and the number of production factors and quantities supported per production sector specified in Annex II with a breakdown by product within each sector, including the indication of any overrun of the allowed maximum yearly number of production factors and quantities, as well as the description of measures, if any, taken to prevent such an overrun; |
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(c)

the total number of production factors and quantities, the number of production factors and quantities eligible for aid and the number of production factors and quantities supported per production sector specified in Annex II with a breakdown by product within each sector, including the indication of any overrun of the allowed maximum yearly number of production factors and quantities, as well as the description of measures, if any, taken to prevent such an overrun;

| (d) | the total aid paid, the total amount of aid per aid category and the type of production, amounts paid to beneficiaries per production factor/other unit, as well as the criteria for differentiating aid amounts by sub-regions and types of farm holdings or on the basis of other considerations; |
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(d)

the total aid paid, the total amount of aid per aid category and the type of production, amounts paid to beneficiaries per production factor/other unit, as well as the criteria for differentiating aid amounts by sub-regions and types of farm holdings or on the basis of other considerations;

| (e) | the payment system applied with details concerning any advances based on estimates, final payments as well as observed overpayments and their recovery; |
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(e)

the payment system applied with details concerning any advances based on estimates, final payments as well as observed overpayments and their recovery;

| (f) | amounts of aid paid under Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council in the administrative units covered by this Decision; |
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(f)

amounts of aid paid under Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council in the administrative units covered by this Decision;

| (g) | references to national legislation whereby the aid is implemented. |
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(g)

references to national legislation whereby the aid is implemented.

2.   Before 1 June 2028 Sweden shall, in addition to the annual report covering year 2027, submit to the Commission a report covering the 5-year period from 1 January 2023 until 31 December 2027.

That report shall indicate, in particular:

| (a) | the total aid paid during the 5-year period, and its distribution among aid categories, types of production and sub-regions; |
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(a)

the total aid paid during the 5-year period, and its distribution among aid categories, types of production and sub-regions;

| (b) | for each aid category, the total production amounts per year and for the 5-year period, the number of production factors and the income levels of farmers in the regions eligible for the aid; |
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(b)

for each aid category, the total production amounts per year and for the 5-year period, the number of production factors and the income levels of farmers in the regions eligible for the aid;

| (c) | the evolution of agricultural production, processing and marketing in the social and economic context of the northern regions; |
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(c)

the evolution of agricultural production, processing and marketing in the social and economic context of the northern regions;

| (d) | the effects of the aid on the protection of the environment and the preservation of the countryside; |
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(d)

the effects of the aid on the protection of the environment and the preservation of the countryside;

| (e) | proposals for the medium-term development of the aid based on the data presented in the report. |
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(e)

proposals for the medium-term development of the aid based on the data presented in the report.

3.   Sweden shall provide data in a form compatible with the statistical standards used by the Union.

4.   Sweden shall take all steps necessary to apply this Decision and suitable control measures vis-à-vis beneficiaries of aid.

5.   Control measures shall to the extent possible be harmonised with the control systems applied under the Union support schemes.

Article 5

Application of any amendments

1.   Based on the information on the support scheme referred to in Article 4 and having regard to the national and Union context of agricultural production as well as other relevant factors, Sweden shall by 1 July 2028 make appropriate proposals to the Commission for prolonging and amending the aid authorised under this Decision.

2.   If the Commission decides to amend this Decision, in particular on the basis of any changes in the common market organisations or the direct support scheme or a change in the rate of any authorised national agricultural State aid, any amendment to the aid authorised by this Decision shall apply only from the year following that in which the amendment was adopted.

Article 6

Repeal

Decision (EU) 2018/479 is repealed with effect from 1 January 2023. However, Article 4(2) of that Decision shall continue to apply to the aid granted in 2018–2022 under that Decision.

Article 7

Application

This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2023.

Article 8

Addressee

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Sweden.

Done at Brussels, 13 December 2022.

For the Commission

Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI

Member of the Commission

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(1)  Commission Decision 96/228/EC of 28 February 1996 on a long-term national aid scheme to assist farmers in northern areas of Sweden (OJ L 76, 26.3.1996, p. 29).

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(2)  Commission Decision C(2010) 6050 of 8 September 2010 on a long-term national aid scheme to assist farmers in northern areas of Sweden.

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(3)  Commission Decision (EU) 2018/479 of 20 March 2018 on the long-term national aid scheme for agriculture in the northern regions of Sweden (OJ L 79, 22.3.2018, p. 55).

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(4)  Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 2 December 2021 establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans) and financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 (OJ L 435, 6.12.2021, p. 1).

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(5)  Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 487).

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ANNEX I

SUB-REGION 1

| Province | Municipal unit | Parish |
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| Dalarna | Älvdalen | Idre |
| Jämtland | Krokom | Hotagen |
| | Strömsund | Frostviken |
| | Åre | Åre |
| | | Kall |
| | | Undersåker |
| | Berg | Storsjö |
| | Härjedalen | Linsell |
| | | Hede |
| | | Ljusnedal |
| | | Tännäs |
| Västerbotten | Storuman | Tärna |
| | Sorsele | Sorsele |
| | Dorotea | Risbäck |
| | Vilhelmina | Vilhelmina |
| Norrbotten | Arvidsjaur | Arvidsjaur |
| | Arjeplog | Arjeplog |
| | Jokkmokk | Jokkmokk |
| | | Porjus |
| | Pajala | Muonionalusta |
| | | Junosuando |
| | Gällivare | Gällivare |
| | | Nilivaara |
| | | Malmberget |
| | Kiruna | Jukkasjärvi |
| | | Vittangi |
| | | Karesuando |
| Agricultural area sub-region 1 | 6 700 ha |

Province

Municipal unit

Parish

Dalarna

Älvdalen

Idre

Jämtland

Krokom

Hotagen

Strömsund

Frostviken

Åre

Åre

Kall

Undersåker

Berg

Storsjö

Härjedalen

Linsell

Hede

Ljusnedal

Tännäs

Västerbotten

Storuman

Tärna

Sorsele

Sorsele

Dorotea

Risbäck

Vilhelmina

Vilhelmina

Norrbotten

Arvidsjaur

Arvidsjaur

Arjeplog

Arjeplog

Jokkmokk

Jokkmokk

Porjus

Pajala

Muonionalusta

Junosuando

Gällivare

Gällivare

Nilivaara

Malmberget

Kiruna

Jukkasjärvi

Vittangi

Karesuando

Agricultural area sub-region 1

6 700 ha

SUB-REGION 2

| Province | Municipal unit | District |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dalarna | Malung | Lima |
| | | Transtrand |
| | Älvdalen | Särna |
| Västernorrland | Örnsköldsvik | Trehörningsjö |
| Jämtland | Ragunda | Borgvattnet |
| | | Stugun |
| | Bräcke | Bräcke |
| | | Nyhem |
| | | Håsjö |
| | | Sundsjö |
| | | Revsund |
| | | Bodsjö |
| | Krokom | Näskott |
| | | Aspås |
| | | Ås |
| | | Laxsjö |
| | | Föllinge |
| | | Offerdal |
| | | Alsen |
| | Strömsund | Ström |
| | | Alanäs |
| | | Gåxsjö |
| | | Hammerdal |
| | | Bodum |
| | | Tåsjö |
| | Åre | Mattmar |
| | | Mörsil |
| | | Hallen |
| | Berg | Berg |
| | | Hackås |
| | | Oviken |
| | | Myssjö |
| | | Åsarne |
| | | Klövsjö |
| | | Rätan |
| | Härjedalen | Sveg |
| | | Vemdalen |
| | | Ängersjö |
| | | Lillhärdal |
| | Östersund | Östersund |
| | | Frösö |
| | | Sunne |
| | | Näs |
| | | Lockne |
| | | Marieby |
| | | Brunflo |
| | | Kyrkås |
| | | Lit |
| | | Häggenås |
| Västerbotten | Vindeln | Vindeln |
| | | Åmsele |
| | Norsjö | Norsjö |
| | Malå | Malå |
| | Storuman | Stensele |
| | Sorsele | Gargnäs |
| | Dorotea | Dorotea |
| | Åsele | Åsele |
| | | Fredrika |
| | Lycksele | Lycksele |
| | | Björksele |
| | | Örträsk |
| | Skellefteå | Boliden |
| | | Fällfors |
| | | Jörn |
| | | Kalvträsk |
| Norrbotten | Jokkmokk | Vuollerim |
| | Övertorneå | Svanstein |
| | Pajala | Pajala |
| | | Korpilombolo |
| | | Tärendö |
| | Gällivare | Hakkas |
| Agricultural area sub-region 2 | 46 600 ha |

Province

Municipal unit

District

Dalarna

Malung

Lima

Transtrand

Älvdalen

Särna

Västernorrland

Örnsköldsvik

Trehörningsjö

Jämtland

Ragunda

Borgvattnet

Stugun

Bräcke

Bräcke

Nyhem

Håsjö

Sundsjö

Revsund

Bodsjö

Krokom

Näskott

Aspås

Ås

Laxsjö

Föllinge

Offerdal

Alsen

Strömsund

Ström

Alanäs

Gåxsjö

Hammerdal

Bodum

Tåsjö

Åre

Mattmar

Mörsil

Hallen

Berg

Berg

Hackås

Oviken

Myssjö

Åsarne

Klövsjö

Rätan

Härjedalen

Sveg

Vemdalen

Ängersjö

Lillhärdal

Östersund

Östersund

Frösö

Sunne

Näs

Lockne

Marieby

Brunflo

Kyrkås

Lit

Häggenås

Västerbotten

Vindeln

Vindeln

Åmsele

Norsjö

Norsjö

Malå

Malå

Storuman

Stensele

Sorsele

Gargnäs

Dorotea

Dorotea

Åsele

Åsele

Fredrika

Lycksele

Lycksele

Björksele

Örträsk

Skellefteå

Boliden

Fällfors

Jörn

Kalvträsk

Norrbotten

Jokkmokk

Vuollerim

Övertorneå

Svanstein

Pajala

Pajala

Korpilombolo

Tärendö

Gällivare

Hakkas

Agricultural area sub-region 2

46 600 ha

SUB-REGION 3

| Province | Municipal unit | District |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Värmland | Torsby | Södra Finnskoga |
| Dalarna | Älvdalen | Älvdalen |
| Gävleborg | Nordanstig | Hassela |
| | Ljusdal | Hamra |
| | | Los |
| | | Kårböle |
| Västernorrland | Ånge | Haverö |
| | Timrå | Ljustorp |
| | Härnösand | Stigsjö |
| | | Viksjö |
| | Sundsvall | Indal |
| | | Holm |
| | | Liden |
| | Kramfors | Nordingrå |
| | | Vibyggerå |
| | | Ullånger |
| | | Torsåker |
| | Sollefteå | Graninge |
| | | Junsele |
| | | Edsele |
| | | Ramsele |
| | Örnsköldsvik | Örnsköldsvik |
| | | Anundsjö |
| | | Skorped |
| | | Sidensjö |
| | | Nätra |
| | | Själevad |
| | | Mo |
| | | Gideå |
| | | Björna |
| Jämtland | Ragunda | Ragunda |
| | Bräcke | Hällesjö |
| | Krokom | Rödön |
| | Strömsund | Fjällsjö |
| | Åre | Marby |
| | Härjedalen | Älvros |
| | | Överhogdal |
| | | Ytterhogdal |
| | Östersund | Norderö |
| Västerbotten | Nordmaling | Nordmaling |
| | Bjurholm | Bjurholm |
| | Robertsfors | Bygdeå |
| | | Nysätra |
| | Vännäs | Vännäs |
| | Umeå | Umeå Landsförsamling |
| | | Tavelsjö |
| | | Sävar |
| | Skellefteå | Skellefteå Landsförsamling |
| | | Kågedalen |
| | | Byske |
| | | Lövånger |
| | | Burträsk |
| Norrbotten | Överkalix | Överkalix |
| | Kalix | Nederkalix |
| | | Töre |
| | Övertorneå | Övertorneå |
| | | Hietaniemi |
| | Älvsbyn | Älvsby |
| | Luleå | Luleå Domkyrkoförsamling |
| | | Örnäset |
| | | Nederluleå |
| | | Råneå |
| | Piteå | Piteå Stadsförsamling |
| | | Hortlax |
| | | Piteå Landsförsamling |
| | | Norrfjärden |
| | Boden | Överluleå |
| | | Gunnarsbyn |
| | | Edefors |
| | | Sävast |
| | Haparanda | Nedertorneå-Haparanda |
| | | Karl Gustav |
| Agricultural area sub-region 3 | 108 650 ha |

Province

Municipal unit

District

Värmland

Torsby

Södra Finnskoga

Dalarna

Älvdalen

Älvdalen

Gävleborg

Nordanstig

Hassela

Ljusdal

Hamra

Los

Kårböle

Västernorrland

Ånge

Haverö

Timrå

Ljustorp

Härnösand

Stigsjö

Viksjö

Sundsvall

Indal

Holm

Liden

Kramfors

Nordingrå

Vibyggerå

Ullånger

Torsåker

Sollefteå

Graninge

Junsele

Edsele

Ramsele

Örnsköldsvik

Örnsköldsvik

Anundsjö

Skorped

Sidensjö

Nätra

Själevad

Mo

Gideå

Björna

Jämtland

Ragunda

Ragunda

Bräcke

Hällesjö

Krokom

Rödön

Strömsund

Fjällsjö

Åre

Marby

Härjedalen

Älvros

Överhogdal

Ytterhogdal

Östersund

Norderö

Västerbotten

Nordmaling

Nordmaling

Bjurholm

Bjurholm

Robertsfors

Bygdeå

Nysätra

Vännäs

Vännäs

Umeå

Umeå Landsförsamling

Tavelsjö

Sävar

Skellefteå

Skellefteå Landsförsamling

Kågedalen

Byske

Lövånger

Burträsk

Norrbotten

Överkalix

Överkalix

Kalix

Nederkalix

Töre

Övertorneå

Övertorneå

Hietaniemi

Älvsbyn

Älvsby

Luleå

Luleå Domkyrkoförsamling

Örnäset

Nederluleå

Råneå

Piteå

Piteå Stadsförsamling

Hortlax

Piteå Landsförsamling

Norrfjärden

Boden

Överluleå

Gunnarsbyn

Edefors

Sävast

Haparanda

Nedertorneå-Haparanda

Karl Gustav

Agricultural area sub-region 3

108 650 ha

SUB-REGION 4

| Province | Municipal unit | District |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Värmland | Torsby | Lekvattnet |
| | | Nyskoga |
| | | Norra Finnskoga |
| | | Dalby |
| | | Norra Ny |
| | Filipstad | Rämmen |
| | Hagfors | Gustav Adolf |
| Dalarna | Vansbro | Järna |
| | | Nås |
| | | Äppelbo |
| | Malung | Malung |
| | Rättvik | Boda |
| | | Ore |
| | Orsa | Orsa |
| | Mora | Våmhus |
| | | Venjan |
| | Falun | Bjursås |
| | Ludvika | Säfsnäs |
| Gävleborg | Ovanåker | Ovanåker |
| | | Voxna |
| | Nordanstig | Ilsbo |
| | | Harmånger |
| | | Jättendal |
| | | Gnarp |
| | | Bergsjö |
| | Ljusdal | Ljusdal |
| | | Färila |
| | | Ramsjö |
| | | Järvsö |
| | Bollnäs | Rengsjö |
| | | Undersvik |
| | | Arbrå |
| | Hudiksvall | Bjuråker |
| Västernorrland | Ånge | Borgsjö |
| | | Torp |
| | Timrå | Timrå |
| | | Hässjö |
| | | Tynderö |
| | Härnösand | Härnösands Domkyrkoförsamling |
| | | Högsjö |
| | | Häggdånger |
| | | Säbrå |
| | | Hemsö |
| | Sundsvall | Sundsvalls Gustav Adolf |
| | | Skönsmon |
| | | Skön |
| | | Alnö |
| | | Sättna |
| | | Selånger |
| | | Stöde |
| | | Tuna |
| | | Attmar |
| | | Njurunda |
| | Kramfors | Gudmundrå |
| | | Nora |
| | | Skog |
| | | Bjärtrå |
| | | Styrnäs |
| | | Dal |
| | | Ytterlännäs |
| | Sollefteå | Sollefteå |
| | | Multrå |
| | | Långsele |
| | | Ed |
| | | Resele |
| | | Helgum |
| | | Ådals-Liden |
| | | Boteå |
| | | Överlännäs |
| | | Sånga |
| | Örnsköldsvik | Arnäs |
| | | Grundsunda |
| Jämtland | Ragunda | Fors |
| Västerbotten | Umeå | Umeå Stadsförsamling |
| | | Teg |
| | | Ålidhem |
| | | Holmsund |
| | | Hörnefors |
| | | Holmön |
| | | Umeå Maria |
| | Skellefteå | Skellefteå Sankt Olov |
| | | Skellefteå Sankt Örjan |
| | | Bureå |
| Agricultural area sub-region 4 | 69 050 ha |

Province

Municipal unit

District

Värmland

Torsby

Lekvattnet

Nyskoga

Norra Finnskoga

Dalby

Norra Ny

Filipstad

Rämmen

Hagfors

Gustav Adolf

Dalarna

Vansbro

Järna

Nås

Äppelbo

Malung

Malung

Rättvik

Boda

Ore

Orsa

Orsa

Mora

Våmhus

Venjan

Falun

Bjursås

Ludvika

Säfsnäs

Gävleborg

Ovanåker

Ovanåker

Voxna

Nordanstig

Ilsbo

Harmånger

Jättendal

Gnarp

Bergsjö

Ljusdal

Ljusdal

Färila

Ramsjö

Järvsö

Bollnäs

Rengsjö

Undersvik

Arbrå

Hudiksvall

Bjuråker

Västernorrland

Ånge

Borgsjö

Torp

Timrå

Timrå

Hässjö

Tynderö

Härnösand

Härnösands Domkyrkoförsamling

Högsjö

Häggdånger

Säbrå

Hemsö

Sundsvall

Sundsvalls Gustav Adolf

Skönsmon

Skön

Alnö

Sättna

Selånger

Stöde

Tuna

Attmar

Njurunda

Kramfors

Gudmundrå

Nora

Skog

Bjärtrå

Styrnäs

Dal

Ytterlännäs

Sollefteå

Sollefteå

Multrå

Långsele

Ed

Resele

Helgum

Ådals-Liden

Boteå

Överlännäs

Sånga

Örnsköldsvik

Arnäs

Grundsunda

Jämtland

Ragunda

Fors

Västerbotten

Umeå

Umeå Stadsförsamling

Teg

Ålidhem

Holmsund

Hörnefors

Holmön

Umeå Maria

Skellefteå

Skellefteå Sankt Olov

Skellefteå Sankt Örjan

Bureå

Agricultural area sub-region 4

69 050 ha

SUB-REGION 5

| Province | Municipal unit | District |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Värmland | Kil | Boda |
| | Eda | Eda |
| | | Järnskog |
| | | Skillingmark |
| | | Köla |
| | Torsby | Fryksände |
| | | Vitsand |
| | | Östmark |
| | Grums | Värmskog |
| | Årjäng | Silbodal |
| | | Sillerud |
| | | Karlanda |
| | | Holmedal |
| | | Blomskog |
| | | Trankil |
| | | Västra Fågelvik |
| | | Töcksmark |
| | | Östervallskog |
| | Sunne | Gräsmark |
| | | Lysvik |
| | Filipstad | Gåsborn |
| | Hagfors | Hagfors |
| | | Ekshärad |
| | | Norra Råda |
| | | Sunnemo |
| | Arvika | Arvika Östra |
| | | Arvika Västra |
| | | Stavnäs |
| | | Högerud |
| | | Glava |
| | | Bogen |
| | | Gunnarskog |
| | | Ny |
| | | Älgå |
| | | Mangskog |
| | | Brunskog |
| | Säffle | Svanskog |
| | | Långserud |
| Dalarna | Gagnef | Mockfjärd |
| | | Gagnef |
| | | Floda |
| | Leksand | Leksand |
| | | Djura |
| | | Ål |
| | | Siljansnäs |
| | Rättvik | Rättvik |
| | Mora | Mora |
| | | Sollerön |
| | Falun | Svärdsjö |
| | | Enviken |
| Gävleborg | Ockelbo | Ockelbo |
| | Ovanåker | Alfta |
| | Gävle | Hamrånge |
| | Söderhamn | Söderhamn |
| | | Sandarne |
| | | Skog |
| | | Ljusne |
| | | Söderala |
| | | Bergvik |
| | | Mo |
| | | Trönö |
| | | Norrala |
| | Bollnäs | Bollnäs |
| | | Segersta |
| | Bollnäs | Hanebo |
| | Hudiksvall | Hudiksvall |
| | | Idenor |
| | | Hälsingtuna |
| | | Rogsta |
| | | Njutånger |
| | | Enånger |
| | | Delsbo |
| | | Norrbo |
| | | Forsa |
| | | Hög |
| Agricultural area sub-region 5 | 72 300 ha |

Province

Municipal unit

District

Värmland

Kil

Boda

Eda

Eda

Järnskog

Skillingmark

Köla

Torsby

Fryksände

Vitsand

Östmark

Grums

Värmskog

Årjäng

Silbodal

Sillerud

Karlanda

Holmedal

Blomskog

Trankil

Västra Fågelvik

Töcksmark

Östervallskog

Sunne

Gräsmark

Lysvik

Filipstad

Gåsborn

Hagfors

Hagfors

Ekshärad

Norra Råda

Sunnemo

Arvika

Arvika Östra

Arvika Västra

Stavnäs

Högerud

Glava

Bogen

Gunnarskog

Ny

Älgå

Mangskog

Brunskog

Säffle

Svanskog

Långserud

Dalarna

Gagnef

Mockfjärd

Gagnef

Floda

Leksand

Leksand

Djura

Ål

Siljansnäs

Rättvik

Rättvik

Mora

Mora

Sollerön

Falun

Svärdsjö

Enviken

Gävleborg

Ockelbo

Ockelbo

Ovanåker

Alfta

Gävle

Hamrånge

Söderhamn

Söderhamn

Sandarne

Skog

Ljusne

Söderala

Bergvik

Mo

Trönö

Norrala

Bollnäs

Bollnäs

Segersta

Bollnäs

Hanebo

Hudiksvall

Hudiksvall

Idenor

Hälsingtuna

Rogsta

Njutånger

Enånger

Delsbo

Norrbo

Forsa

Hög

Agricultural area sub-region 5

72 300 ha

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ANNEX II

| | Maximum average yearly aid for a 6-year period from 1 January 2023 until 31 December 2028 (million SEK) | Maximum yearly number of eligible production factors (1) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dairy cow’s milk and transport aid for dairy cow’s milk | | 450 000 tonnes each |
| She-goats, pigs for slaughter, sows, laying hens | | 17 000 LU |
| Soft fruit, vegetables and potatoes | | 3 660 hectares |
| TOTAL AID | 473,75 (2) | |

Maximum average yearly aid for a 6-year period from 1 January 2023 until 31 December 2028 (million SEK)

Maximum yearly number of eligible production factors (1)

Dairy cow’s milk and transport aid for dairy cow’s milk

450 000 tonnes each

She-goats, pigs for slaughter, sows, laying hens

17 000 LU

Soft fruit, vegetables and potatoes

3 660 hectares

TOTAL AID

473,75 (2)

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(1)  Conversion rate into livestock units (LU): a she-goat is 0,20 LU, a laying hen 0,01 LU, a sow 0,33 LU and a pig for slaughter 0,10 LU.

(2)  Of which a maximum support of SEK 443,44 million may be granted towards the category dairy cow’s milk and transport aid for dairy cow’s milk.

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| 15.12.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 321/38 |
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15.12.2022

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 321/38

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2022/2461

of 14 December 2022

recognising the ‘KZR INiG’ scheme for demonstrating compliance with the requirements set out in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards biofuels, bioliquids, biomass fuels, renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels and repealing Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/603

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (1), and in particular Article 30(4) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Directive (EU) 2018/2001 lays down requirements for certain fuels, namely biofuels, bioliquids, biomass fuels, renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels. These requirements ensure that these fuels can only be counted towards the targets set in that Directive if they have been sustainably produced and save significant greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels. Article 29 of that Directive lays down sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for biofuels, bioliquids, and biomass fuels. Furthermore, Article 26 of the Directive and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/807 (2) lay down the criteria to determine: (i) which feedstock for biofuels, bioliquids or biomass fuels has high indirect land-use change risk; and (ii) which high indirect land-use change-risk biofuels, bioliquids or biomass fuels that meet certain conditions can be certified as having low indirect land-use change risk. Article 25(2) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 lays down greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels used in transport. Article 28(2) of that Directive requires economic operators to enter information in a Union database on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of some renewable fuels (biofuels, biogas and renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin) and recycled carbon fuels used in transport. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Directive (EU) 2018/2001 lays down requirements for certain fuels, namely biofuels, bioliquids, biomass fuels, renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels. These requirements ensure that these fuels can only be counted towards the targets set in that Directive if they have been sustainably produced and save significant greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels. Article 29 of that Directive lays down sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for biofuels, bioliquids, and biomass fuels. Furthermore, Article 26 of the Directive and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/807 (2) lay down the criteria to determine: (i) which feedstock for biofuels, bioliquids or biomass fuels has high indirect land-use change risk; and (ii) which high indirect land-use change-risk biofuels, bioliquids or biomass fuels that meet certain conditions can be certified as having low indirect land-use change risk. Article 25(2) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 lays down greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels used in transport. Article 28(2) of that Directive requires economic operators to enter information in a Union database on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of some renewable fuels (biofuels, biogas and renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin) and recycled carbon fuels used in transport.

| (2) | Directive (EU) 2018/2001 also lays down rules for calculating the contribution of renewable electricity to transport targets. In particular, Article 27(3) of that Directive sets out the rules on how to calculate this contribution when the electricity is directly used to power electric vehicles and when it is used to produce renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin that are used in transport. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Directive (EU) 2018/2001 also lays down rules for calculating the contribution of renewable electricity to transport targets. In particular, Article 27(3) of that Directive sets out the rules on how to calculate this contribution when the electricity is directly used to power electric vehicles and when it is used to produce renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin that are used in transport.

| (3) | Voluntary schemes have played a significant role in providing evidence of compliance with the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for biofuels and bioliquids. Under Directive (EU) 2018/2001, voluntary schemes can be used to: (i) certify compliance of all fuels produced from biomass, including gaseous and solid fuels, with the sustainability criteria laid down in that Directive; (ii) provide accurate data on their greenhouse gas emissions savings; (iii) certify compliance of renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels with their greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria; and (iv) prove compliance with the provisions of Article 27(3) of that Directive on calculating the share of renewable electricity in transport. Voluntary schemes can also be used to prove that economic operators enter accurate information into the Union or national databases on some renewable fuels and recycled carbon fuels used in transport, in accordance with Article 28(4) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001. Furthermore, voluntary schemes can be used to certify biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels with low indirect land-use change risk. The Commission may decide that voluntary national or international schemes can serve all or some of these purposes. |
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(3)

Voluntary schemes have played a significant role in providing evidence of compliance with the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for biofuels and bioliquids. Under Directive (EU) 2018/2001, voluntary schemes can be used to: (i) certify compliance of all fuels produced from biomass, including gaseous and solid fuels, with the sustainability criteria laid down in that Directive; (ii) provide accurate data on their greenhouse gas emissions savings; (iii) certify compliance of renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels with their greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria; and (iv) prove compliance with the provisions of Article 27(3) of that Directive on calculating the share of renewable electricity in transport. Voluntary schemes can also be used to prove that economic operators enter accurate information into the Union or national databases on some renewable fuels and recycled carbon fuels used in transport, in accordance with Article 28(4) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001. Furthermore, voluntary schemes can be used to certify biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels with low indirect land-use change risk. The Commission may decide that voluntary national or international schemes can serve all or some of these purposes.

| (4) | Under Article 30(9) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, where an economic operator provides proof of or data on compliance with the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria, obtained in accordance with a voluntary scheme that has been recognised by the Commission, to the extent covered by the recognition decision, a Member State is not to require the supplier to provide further evidence. |
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(4)

Under Article 30(9) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, where an economic operator provides proof of or data on compliance with the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria, obtained in accordance with a voluntary scheme that has been recognised by the Commission, to the extent covered by the recognition decision, a Member State is not to require the supplier to provide further evidence.

| (5) | On 28 August 2020, the ‘KZR INiG’ scheme submitted a request for recognition to the Commission under Article 30(4) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001. The request led to an assessment of that scheme by the Commission, and some issues which prevented the scheme being considered as compatible with the sustainability criteria, as laid down in Article 29 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 were identified. In its resubmission of 25 June 2021, the scheme correctly addressed those issues. The Commission’s assessment concluded that the scheme: (i) covered adequately the sustainability criteria for agricultural biomass laid down in Article 29(2) to (5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001; (ii) contained accurate data on greenhouse gas emission savings for the purpose of Article 29(10) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001; and (iii) applied a mass balance methodology in accordance with the requirements of Article 30(1) and (2) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001. However, the Commission did not consider the scheme to adequately cover the sustainability criteria for forest biomass, laid down in Article 29(6) and (7) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001. Therefore, the ‘KZR INiG’ scheme was only recognised for demonstrating compliance with the requirements set out in Article 29(2) to (5) and (10) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/603 (3). |
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(5)

On 28 August 2020, the ‘KZR INiG’ scheme submitted a request for recognition to the Commission under Article 30(4) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001. The request led to an assessment of that scheme by the Commission, and some issues which prevented the scheme being considered as compatible with the sustainability criteria, as laid down in Article 29 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 were identified. In its resubmission of 25 June 2021, the scheme correctly addressed those issues. The Commission’s assessment concluded that the scheme: (i) covered adequately the sustainability criteria for agricultural biomass laid down in Article 29(2) to (5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001; (ii) contained accurate data on greenhouse gas emission savings for the purpose of Article 29(10) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001; and (iii) applied a mass balance methodology in accordance with the requirements of Article 30(1) and (2) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001. However, the Commission did not consider the scheme to adequately cover the sustainability criteria for forest biomass, laid down in Article 29(6) and (7) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001. Therefore, the ‘KZR INiG’ scheme was only recognised for demonstrating compliance with the requirements set out in Article 29(2) to (5) and (10) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/603 (3).

| (6) | The ‘KZR INiG’ scheme made further modifications to ensure that the sustainability criteria for forest biomass, laid down in Article 29(6) and (7) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, were also adequately covered. After further amendments, all the remaining issues, which had previously been identified, were adequately addressed in a resubmission of 23 September 2022. |
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(6)

The ‘KZR INiG’ scheme made further modifications to ensure that the sustainability criteria for forest biomass, laid down in Article 29(6) and (7) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, were also adequately covered. After further amendments, all the remaining issues, which had previously been identified, were adequately addressed in a resubmission of 23 September 2022.

| (7) | The ‘KZR INiG’ scheme covers the following feedstocks: agricultural biomass, forest biomass, and wastes and residues. The scheme also covers all types of fuels. It has a global geographic coverage and includes the entire chain of custody (for biomethane up to the production unit). The Commission has reassessed the ‘KZR INiG’ scheme since the resubmission of 23 September 2022 and has found that it: (i) covers adequately the sustainability criteria laid down in Article 29(2) to (7) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001; (ii) contains accurate data on greenhouse gas emission savings for the purposes of Article 29(10) of that Directive; and (iii) applies a mass balance methodology in accordance with the requirements of Article 30(1) and (2) of that Directive. |
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(7)

The ‘KZR INiG’ scheme covers the following feedstocks: agricultural biomass, forest biomass, and wastes and residues. The scheme also covers all types of fuels. It has a global geographic coverage and includes the entire chain of custody (for biomethane up to the production unit). The Commission has reassessed the ‘KZR INiG’ scheme since the resubmission of 23 September 2022 and has found that it: (i) covers adequately the sustainability criteria laid down in Article 29(2) to (7) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001; (ii) contains accurate data on greenhouse gas emission savings for the purposes of Article 29(10) of that Directive; and (iii) applies a mass balance methodology in accordance with the requirements of Article 30(1) and (2) of that Directive.

| (8) | The Commission’s assessment does not take into account the implementing act to be adopted in accordance with Article 29(8) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on providing guidance for demonstrating compliance with the sustainability criteria laid down in Article 29(6) and (7) of that Directive (4). The ‘KZR INiG’ scheme will therefore be re-assessed in this regard. |
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(8)

The Commission’s assessment does not take into account the implementing act to be adopted in accordance with Article 29(8) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on providing guidance for demonstrating compliance with the sustainability criteria laid down in Article 29(6) and (7) of that Directive (4). The ‘KZR INiG’ scheme will therefore be re-assessed in this regard.

| (9) | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/996 (5) will only apply from 30 December 2023. The ‘KZR INiG’ scheme should be re-assessed in light of the new Implementing Regulation. |
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(9)

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/996 (5) will only apply from 30 December 2023. The ‘KZR INiG’ scheme should be re-assessed in light of the new Implementing Regulation.

| (10) | In its assessment of the ‘KZR INiG’ scheme, the Commission found that it meets adequate standards of reliability, transparency and independent auditing and complies with the methodological requirements set out in Annex VI to Directive (EU) 2018/2001. |
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(10)

In its assessment of the ‘KZR INiG’ scheme, the Commission found that it meets adequate standards of reliability, transparency and independent auditing and complies with the methodological requirements set out in Annex VI to Directive (EU) 2018/2001.

| (11) | For reasons of transparency and legal certainty, it is appropriate that a single Commission act sets out in a comprehensive manner all the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions criteria that the ‘KZR INiG’ scheme is considered to adequately cover. Therefore, Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/603 should be replaced. |
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(11)

For reasons of transparency and legal certainty, it is appropriate that a single Commission act sets out in a comprehensive manner all the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions criteria that the ‘KZR INiG’ scheme is considered to adequately cover. Therefore, Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/603 should be replaced.

| (12) | The recognised ‘KZR INiG’ scheme should be made available in the section on voluntary schemes on Europa, the Commission’s website |
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(12)

The recognised ‘KZR INiG’ scheme should be made available in the section on voluntary schemes on Europa, the Commission’s website

| (13) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on the Sustainability of Biofuels, Bioliquids and Biomass fuels, |
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(13)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on the Sustainability of Biofuels, Bioliquids and Biomass fuels,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The ‘KZR INiG’ voluntary scheme (‘the scheme’), submitted for recognition to the Commission on 23 September 2022, demonstrates the following elements for the fuels audited under the scheme:

| (a) | compliance of the consignments of biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels with the sustainability criteria laid down in Article 29(2) to (7) and (10) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001; |
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(a)

compliance of the consignments of biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels with the sustainability criteria laid down in Article 29(2) to (7) and (10) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001;

| (b) | compliance of economic operators with the obligation to enter accurate information into the Union or national databases on renewable fuels and recycled carbon fuels used in transport in accordance with Article 28(4) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001. |
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(b)

compliance of economic operators with the obligation to enter accurate information into the Union or national databases on renewable fuels and recycled carbon fuels used in transport in accordance with Article 28(4) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001.

The scheme also contains accurate data on greenhouse gas emission savings for the purpose of Article 29(10) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 in as far as it ensures that all relevant information from economic operators upstream from the chain of custody is transferred to the economic operators downstream from the chain of custody.

Any changes to the contents of the ‘KZR INiG’ voluntary scheme, as submitted for recognition to the Commission on 23 September 2022, that might affect the basis of this Decision, shall be notified to the Commission without delay. The Commission shall assess the notified changes to determine whether the scheme still adequately complies with the sustainability criteria for which it is recognised.

Article 2

The Decision shall apply until 16 December 2027.

Article 3

This Decision shall be repealed, if:

| (a) | it has been clearly demonstrated that the ‘KZR INiG’ voluntary scheme has not implemented elements considered to be important for this Decision or if a severe and structural breach of those elements has occurred; |
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(a)

it has been clearly demonstrated that the ‘KZR INiG’ voluntary scheme has not implemented elements considered to be important for this Decision or if a severe and structural breach of those elements has occurred;

| (b) | the ‘KZR INiG’ voluntary scheme fails to submit annual reports to the Commission pursuant to Article 30(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001; |
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(b)

the ‘KZR INiG’ voluntary scheme fails to submit annual reports to the Commission pursuant to Article 30(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001;

| (c) | the ‘KZR INiG’ voluntary scheme fails to implement standards of independent auditing and other requirements set out in implementing acts referred to in Article 29(8) or Article 30(8) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or improvements to other elements of the scheme considered to be important for continued recognition. |
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(c)

the ‘KZR INiG’ voluntary scheme fails to implement standards of independent auditing and other requirements set out in implementing acts referred to in Article 29(8) or Article 30(8) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or improvements to other elements of the scheme considered to be important for continued recognition.

Article 4

Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/603 is repealed with effect from 16 December 2022.

Article 5

This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 14 December 2022.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN

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(1)  
  OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.

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(2)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/807 of 13 March 2019 supplementing Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the determination of high indirect land-use change-risk feedstock for which a significant expansion of the production area into land with high carbon stock is observed and the certification of low indirect land-use change-risk biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels (OJ L 133, 21.5.2019, p. 1).

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(3)  Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/603 of 8 April 2022 on the recognition of the ‘KZR INiG’ scheme for demonstrating compliance with the requirements set in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council for biofuels, bioliquids, biomass fuels, renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels (OJ L 114, 12.4.2022, p. 185).

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(4)  The Implementing Regulation on providing guidance for demonstrating compliance with the sustainability criteria laid down in Article 29(6) and (7) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 has received a positive opinion from the Committee on the Sustainability of Biofuels, Bioliquids and Biomass Fuels on 14 September 2022 but has not been officially adopted yet.

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(5)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/996 of 14 June 2022 on rules to verify sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria and low indirect land-use change-risk criteria (OJ L 168, 27.6.2022, p. 1).

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| 15.12.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 321/42 |
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15.12.2022

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 321/42

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2022/2462

of 14 December 2022

amending Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/2323 establishing the European List of ship recycling facilities pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 on ship recycling and amending Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 and Directive 2009/16/EC (1), and in particular Article 16 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 requires ship owners to ensure that ships destined to be recycled are only recycled at ship recycling facilities included in the European List of ship recycling facilities (‘European List’) published pursuant to Article 16 of that Regulation. |
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(1)

Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 requires ship owners to ensure that ships destined to be recycled are only recycled at ship recycling facilities included in the European List of ship recycling facilities (‘European List’) published pursuant to Article 16 of that Regulation.

| (2) | The European List is set out in Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/2323 (2). |
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(2)

The European List is set out in Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/2323 (2).

| (3) | The authorisation of UAB Armar and Démonaval Recycling, ship recycling facilities located respectively in Lithuania and in France, had an expiry date respectively on 19 April 2022 and 11 December 2022. The Commission has received information from Lithuania and France that the authorisation granted to those facilities to conduct ship recycling has been renewed prior to its expiry, in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013. The date of expiry of the inclusion of these facilities in the European List should therefore be updated. |
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(3)

The authorisation of UAB Armar and Démonaval Recycling, ship recycling facilities located respectively in Lithuania and in France, had an expiry date respectively on 19 April 2022 and 11 December 2022. The Commission has received information from Lithuania and France that the authorisation granted to those facilities to conduct ship recycling has been renewed prior to its expiry, in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013. The date of expiry of the inclusion of these facilities in the European List should therefore be updated.

| (4) | Bulgaria has informed the Commission that Ship and Industrial Service Ltd., a ship recycling facility located in its territory, has been authorised by the competent authority, in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013. Bulgaria has provided the Commission with all information relevant for that facility to be included in the European List. The European List should therefore be updated to include that facility. |
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(4)

Bulgaria has informed the Commission that Ship and Industrial Service Ltd., a ship recycling facility located in its territory, has been authorised by the competent authority, in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013. Bulgaria has provided the Commission with all information relevant for that facility to be included in the European List. The European List should therefore be updated to include that facility.

| (5) | The Commission has been informed of changes of the contact details of Dales Marine Services Ltd and of Gardet & De Bezenac Recycling, ship recycling facilities located respectively in the United Kingdom and in France. The European List should therefore be updated accordingly. |
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(5)

The Commission has been informed of changes of the contact details of Dales Marine Services Ltd and of Gardet & De Bezenac Recycling, ship recycling facilities located respectively in the United Kingdom and in France. The European List should therefore be updated accordingly.

| (6) | The Commission has been informed by Kishorn Port Ltd about modification of the licence that limits the operations and places conditions on the operator of the facility. The change increases the maximum ship dimensions that are accepted. The European List should therefore be updated accordingly. |
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(6)

The Commission has been informed by Kishorn Port Ltd about modification of the licence that limits the operations and places conditions on the operator of the facility. The change increases the maximum ship dimensions that are accepted. The European List should therefore be updated accordingly.

| (7) | The Commission has carried out a mid-term review of Işıksan, a ship recycling facility located in Türkiye, in accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013, which could not confirm that the facility in question continues to comply with the relevant requirements of Article 13(1), in particular points (b), (f) and (i), of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013. Furthermore, it has been established that the facility in question has failed to comply with the requirements concerning the recycling of EU Member States flag ships set out in Article 13(2), points (a) to (c), of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013. In addition, the information available does not allow to conclude that a number of ships flying the flag of EU Member States destined to be recycled at Işıksan were finally dismantled in that facility, but indicates that they were instead transferred at nearby facilities which are not included on the European List. This practice represents a breach of the requirements pursuant to Article 13(1) point (e) of the Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 that requires that operators of facilities included in the European List must recycle ships flying the flag of EU Member States at their facility in accordance with a ship-specific recycling plan. The European List should therefore be updated to remove this facility. |
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(7)

The Commission has carried out a mid-term review of Işıksan, a ship recycling facility located in Türkiye, in accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013, which could not confirm that the facility in question continues to comply with the relevant requirements of Article 13(1), in particular points (b), (f) and (i), of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013. Furthermore, it has been established that the facility in question has failed to comply with the requirements concerning the recycling of EU Member States flag ships set out in Article 13(2), points (a) to (c), of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013. In addition, the information available does not allow to conclude that a number of ships flying the flag of EU Member States destined to be recycled at Işıksan were finally dismantled in that facility, but indicates that they were instead transferred at nearby facilities which are not included on the European List. This practice represents a breach of the requirements pursuant to Article 13(1) point (e) of the Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 that requires that operators of facilities included in the European List must recycle ships flying the flag of EU Member States at their facility in accordance with a ship-specific recycling plan. The European List should therefore be updated to remove this facility.

| (8) | The Commission has carried out an assessment of accident investigation and root cause analysis of two fatal accidents that occurred in February 2021 and June 2022 in Simsekler, another ship recycling facility located in Türkiye. The assessments concluded that the causes of the accidents were due not only to individual actions, but rather to underlying organisational factors that the yard should focus on to improve their control of risk. In addition, the report on the first fatal accident transmitted to the facility in June 2021 included a number of concrete recommendations to improve workers’ safety. The Commission request to be kept informed of the measures taken in this respect was not followed up by the facility. The facility in question has therefore failed to comply with the relevant requirements of Article 13(1), in particular points (b), (f) and (i), of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013. Consequently, the European List should be updated to remove this facility. |
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(8)

The Commission has carried out an assessment of accident investigation and root cause analysis of two fatal accidents that occurred in February 2021 and June 2022 in Simsekler, another ship recycling facility located in Türkiye. The assessments concluded that the causes of the accidents were due not only to individual actions, but rather to underlying organisational factors that the yard should focus on to improve their control of risk. In addition, the report on the first fatal accident transmitted to the facility in June 2021 included a number of concrete recommendations to improve workers’ safety. The Commission request to be kept informed of the measures taken in this respect was not followed up by the facility. The facility in question has therefore failed to comply with the relevant requirements of Article 13(1), in particular points (b), (f) and (i), of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013. Consequently, the European List should be updated to remove this facility.

| (9) | Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/2323 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(9)

Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/2323 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (10) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 25 of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013, |
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(10)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 25 of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/2323 is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 14 December 2022.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN

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(1)  
  OJ L 330, 10.12.2013, p. 1.

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(2)  Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/2323 of 19 December 2016 establishing the European List of ship recycling facilities pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on ship recycling (OJ L 345, 20.12.2016, p. 119).

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ANNEX

‘ANNEX

The European List of ship recycling facilities referred to in Article 16 of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

PART A

Ship recycling facilities located in a Member State

| Name of the facility | Method of recycling | Type and size of ships that can be recycled | Limitations and conditions under which the ship recycling facility operates, including as regards hazardous waste management | Details on the explicit or tacit procedure for the approval of the ship recycling plan by the competent authority (1) | Maximum annual ship recycling output, calculated as the sum of the weight of ships expressed in LDT that have been recycled in a given year in that facility (2) | Date of expiry of inclusion in the European List (3) |
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| BELGIUM |
| NV Galloo Recycling Ghent |
| Scheepszatestraat 9 |
| 9000 Gent |
| Belgium |

Name of the facility

Method of recycling

Type and size of ships that can be recycled

Limitations and conditions under which the ship recycling facility operates, including as regards hazardous waste management

Details on the explicit or tacit procedure for the approval of the ship recycling plan by the competent authority (1)

Maximum annual ship recycling output, calculated as the sum of the weight of ships expressed in LDT that have been recycled in a given year in that facility (2)

Date of expiry of inclusion in the European List (3)

BELGIUM

NV Galloo Recycling Ghent

Scheepszatestraat 9

9000 Gent

Belgium

Phone: +32(0)9/251 25 21

Email: peter.wyntin@galloo.com

Alongside (wet berth), slope

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 265 metres

Width: 37 metres

Draught: 12,5 metres

Tacit approval, with a maximum review period of 30 days

34 000  (4)

31 March 2025

BULGARIA

| Ship and Industrial Service Ltd |
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| Slipway 3 |
| Asparuhovo district |
| 9000 Varna |
| Bulgaria |

Ship and Industrial Service Ltd

Slipway 3

Asparuhovo district

9000 Varna

Bulgaria

Phone: + 359 888 334114

Email: d_kondov@yahoo.co.uk

Drydock

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 140 metres

Width: 16 metres

Draught: 6 metres

Lightweight: 1 800 tons

The limitations and conditions are laid down in the waste management permit (Decision No 03-DO-655-00/25.1.2019)

Explicit approval with a maximum review period of 30 days. The competent authority for the approval decision is the Director of the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water where the ship recycling facility is located

12 500  (5)

25 January 2024

DENMARK

| FAYARD A/S |
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| Kystvejen 100 |
| DK-5330 Munkebo |
| Denmark |

FAYARD A/S

Kystvejen 100

DK-5330 Munkebo

Denmark

www.fayard.dk

Phone: +45 7592 0000

Email: fayard@fayard.dk

Drydock

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 415 metres

Width: 90 metres

Draught: 7,8 metres

The ship recycling facility is regulated in accordance with applicable legislation and with the conditions set out in Environmental Permit of 7 November 2018 issued by the Municipality of Kerteminde. The Environmental Permit includes conditions for operating hours, special operating conditions, handling and storage of waste and also includes a condition that the activity must be carried out in a dry dock.

Tacit approval, with a maximum review period of 14 days.

0  (6)

7 November 2023

| Fornæs ApS |
| --- |
| Rolshøjvej 12-16 |
| 8500 Grenaa |
| Denmark |

Fornæs ApS

Rolshøjvej 12-16

8500 Grenaa

Denmark

www.fornaes.com

Phone: +45 86326393

Email: recycling@fornaes.dk

Alongside, drydock

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 150 metres

Width: 25 metres

Draught: 7 metres

GT: 10 000

The municipality of Norddjurs has the right to allocate hazardous waste for environmentally approved reception facilities.

Tacit approval, with a maximum review period of 14 days.

30 000  (7)

12 May 2026

| Jatob ApS |
| --- |
| Langerak 12 |
| 9900 Frederikshavn |
| Denmark |

Jatob ApS

Langerak 12

9900 Frederikshavn

Denmark

www.jatob.dk

Phone: +45 8668 1689

Email: post@jatob.dk

mathias@jatob.dk

Alongside, slipway

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 150 metres

Width: 30 metres

Draught: 6 metres

Handling and storage of waste fractions is given by Environmental Authorization. Intermediate storage of hazardous waste may occur for up to one year at the site.

Tacit approval, with a maximum review period of 14 days.

13 000  (8)

9 March 2025

| Modern American Recycling Services Europe (M.A.R.S) |
| --- |
| Sandholm 60 |
| 9900 Frederikshavn |
| Denmark |

Modern American Recycling Services Europe (M.A.R.S)

Sandholm 60

9900 Frederikshavn

Denmark

www.modernamericanrecyclingservices.com/

Email: kim@mars-eu.dk

Slipway

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 290 metres

Width: 90 metres

Draught: 14 metres

The conditions under which the ship recycling facility operates are defined in the Environmental Permit of 9 March 2018 issued by the Municipality of Frederikshavn.

The Municipality of Frederikshavn has the right to allocate hazardous waste to environmentally approved reception facilities.

The facility must not store hazardous waste for more than one year.

Tacit approval, with a maximum review period of 14 days.

0  (9)

23 August 2023

| Smedegaarden A/S |
| --- |
| Vikingkaj 5 |
| 6700 Esbjerg |
| Denmark |

Smedegaarden A/S

Vikingkaj 5

6700 Esbjerg

Denmark

www.smedegaarden.net

Phone: +45 75128888

Email: m@smedegaarden.net

Alongside, slipway

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 200 metres*

Width: 48 metres

Draught: 7,5 metres

(*If length > 170 metres, acceptation from the Municipality of Esbjerg is required)

The conditions under which the ship recycling facility operates are defined in the Environmental Permit of 4 June 2015 issued by the Municipality of Esbjerg.

The Municipality of Esbjerg has the right to allocate hazardous waste to environmentally approved reception facilities.

Tacit approval, with a maximum review period of 14 days

20 000  (10)

11 March 2026

| Stena Recycling A/S |
| --- |
| Grusvej 6 |
| 6700 Esbjerg |
| Denmark |

Stena Recycling A/S

Grusvej 6

6700 Esbjerg

Denmark

www.stenarecycling.dk

Phone: +45 20699190

Email: jakob.kristensen@stenarecycling.com

Drydock

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013.

Maximum ship dimensions:

| | Length: 40 metres |
| --- | --- |

Length: 40 metres

| | Width: 40 metres |
| --- | --- |

Width: 40 metres

| | Draught: 10 metres |
| --- | --- |

Draught: 10 metres

The conditions under which the ship recycling facility operates are defined in the Environmental Permit of 5 October 2017 issued by Esbjerg Municipality.

Esbjerg Municipality has the right to allocate hazardous waste to environmentally approved reception facilities, as set out in the Environmental Permit for the ship recycling facility

Tacit approval, with a maximum review period of 14 days

0  (11)

7 February 2024

ESTONIA

| BLRT Refonda Baltic OÜ |
| --- |
| Kopli 103, 11712 Tallinn, Estonia |

BLRT Refonda Baltic OÜ

Kopli 103, 11712 Tallinn, Estonia

Phone: +372 610 2933

Fax +372 610 2444

Email: refonda@blrt.ee

www.refonda.ee

Afloat at the quayside and in the floating dock

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 197 metres

Width: 32 metres

Draught: 9,6 metres

Waste permit No KL-511809. Hazardous waste management licence No 0546. Rules of the Vene-Balti Port, Manual on Ships Recycling MSR-Refonda. Environmental Management System, Waste management EP 4.4.6-1-13

The facility can recycle only the hazardous materials for which it has been licensed.

Tacit approval, with a maximum review period of 30 days.

24 364  (12)

15 February 2026

SPAIN

| DESGUACE INDUSTRIAL Y NAVAL, S.L.U. (DINA) |
| --- |
| Vega de Tapia, s/n |
| 48903 Barakaldo-Bizkaia |
| Spain |

DESGUACE INDUSTRIAL Y NAVAL, S.L.U. (DINA)

Vega de Tapia, s/n

48903 Barakaldo-Bizkaia

Spain

Phone: +34 944 971 552

Email: dina@dinascrapping.com

www.redena.es

Alongside, dismantling ramp

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 120 metres

Width: 20 metres

Draught: 6 metres

The limitations are included in the integrated environmental authorisation.

Tacit approval. The competent authority for approval is the environmental authority of the Autonomous Community where the facility is located.

2 086  (13)

3 March 2026

| DDR VESSELS XXI, S.L. |
| --- |
| Port of “El Musel” |
| Gijon |
| Spain |

DDR VESSELS XXI, S.L.

Port of “El Musel”

Gijon

Spain

Phone: +34 630 14 44 16

Email: abarredo@ddr-vessels.com

Alongside, dismantling ramp

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 169,9 metres

(Ships above that size which can operate a zero rollover or negative ramp movement may be accepted depending on the outcome of a detailed feasibility study)

Width: 25 metres

The limitations are included in the integrated environmental authorisation.

Tacit approval. The competent authority for approval is the environmental authority of the Autonomous Community where the facility is located.

3 600  (14)

28 July 2025

FRANCE

| Démonaval Recycling |
| --- |
| ZI du Malaquis |
| Rue François Arago |
| 76580 LE TRAIT |

Démonaval Recycling

ZI du Malaquis

Rue François Arago

76580 LE TRAIT

Phone: (+ 33) (0)7 69 79 12 80

Email: patrick@demonaval-recycling.fr

Alongside, drydock

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 140 metres

Width: 25 metres

Depth: 5 metres

Environmental limitations are defined in the prefectural authorisation.

Explicit approval – The competent authority for the approval decision is the minister of environment

1 500  (15)

21 September 2027

| GARDET & DE BEZENAC Recycling |
| --- |
| /Groupe BAUDELET ENVIRONNEMENT – GIE MUG |
| 616, Boulevard Jules Durand |
| 76600 Le Havre |
| France |

GARDET & DE BEZENAC Recycling

/Groupe BAUDELET ENVIRONNEMENT – GIE MUG

616, Boulevard Jules Durand

76600 Le Havre

France

Phone: +33(0)2 35 95 16 34

Email: normandie@baudelet.fr

Floating and slipway

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 150 metres

Width: 18 metres

Depth: 7 metres

LDT: 7 000

Environmental limitations are defined in the prefectural authorisation.

Explicit approval – The competent authority for the approval decision is the minister of environment.

7 730  (16)

29 December 2026

| Grand Port Maritime de Bordeaux |
| --- |
| 152, Quai de Bacalan – CS 41320 – 33082 Bordeaux Cedex |
| France |

Grand Port Maritime de Bordeaux

152, Quai de Bacalan – CS 41320 – 33082 Bordeaux Cedex

France

Phone: +33(0)5 56 90 58 00

Email: maintenance@bordeaux-port.fr

Alongside, drydock

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 240 metres

Width: 37 metres

Depth: 17 metres

Environmental limitations are defined in the prefectural authorisation.

Explicit approval – The competent authority for the approval decision is the minister of environment.

9 000  (17)

27 September 2026

| Recycleurs Bretons – Navaléo |
| --- |
| 170 rue Jacqueline Auriol |
| 29470 Guipavas |
| France |

Recycleurs Bretons – Navaléo

170 rue Jacqueline Auriol

29470 Guipavas

France

Phone: +33(0)2 98 01 11 06

Email: navaleo@navaleo.fr

Alongside, drydock

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 225 metres

Width: 34 metres

Depth: 27 metres

Environmental limitations are defined in the prefectural authorisation.

Explicit approval – The competent authority for the approval decision is the minister of environment.

15 000  (18)

19 June 2025

ITALY

| San Giorgio del Porto S.p.A. |
| --- |
| Calata Boccardo 8 |
| 16128 – Genova – |
| Italy |

San Giorgio del Porto S.p.A.

Calata Boccardo 8

16128 – Genova –

Italy

Phone: +39 (0)10 251561

Email:

segreteria@sgdp.it;

sangiorgiodelporto@legalmail.it

www.sgdp.it

Alongside, drydock

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 350 metres

Width: 75 metres

Depth: 16 metres

GT: 130 000

The limitations and restrictions are included in the integrated environmental authorisation.

Explicit approval

38 564  (19)

6 June 2023

LATVIA

| “Galaksis N”, Ltd. |
| --- |
| Kapsedes street 2D, |
| Liepāja, LV – 3414 |
| Latvia |

“Galaksis N”, Ltd.

Kapsedes street 2D,

Liepāja, LV – 3414

Latvia

Phone: +371 29410506

Email: galaksisn@inbox.lv

Alongside (wet berth), drydock

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 165 metres

Width:22 metres

Depth: 7 metres

GT: 12 000

See national permit No LI12IB0053

Explicit approval – written notification in 30 working days

0  (20)

17 July 2024

LITHUANIA

| UAB APK |
| --- |
| Minijos 180 (berth 133A), LT 93269, Klaipėda, |
| Lithuania |

UAB APK

Minijos 180 (berth 133A), LT 93269, Klaipėda,

Lithuania

Phone: +370 (46) 365776

Fax +370 (46) 365776

Email: uab.apk@gmail.com

Alongside (wet berth)

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 130 metres

Width: 35 metres

Depth: 10 metres

GT: 3 500

See national permit No TL-KL.1-15/2015

Explicit approval – written notification in 30 working days

1 500  (21)

12 March 2025

| UAB Armar |
| --- |
| Minijos 180 (berth 131A), LT 93269, Klaipėda, |
| Lithuania |

UAB Armar

Minijos 180 (berth 131A), LT 93269, Klaipėda,

Lithuania

Phone: +370 685 32607

Email: armar.uab@gmail.com

Alongside (wet berth)

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 80 metres

Width: 16 metres

Depth: 5 metres

GT: 1 500

See national permit No TL-KL.1-51/2017

Explicit approval – written notification in 30 working days

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12 April 2027

| UAB Demeksa |
| --- |
| Nemuno g. 42A (berth 121), LT 93277 Klaipėda |
| Lithuania |

UAB Demeksa

Nemuno g. 42A (berth 121), LT 93277 Klaipėda

Lithuania

Phone: +370 630 69903

Email: uabdemeksa@gmail.com

Alongside (wet berth)

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 58 metres

Width: 16 metres

Depth: 5 metres

GT: 3 500

See national permit No TL-KL.1-64/2019

Explicit approval – written notification in 30 working days

0  (23)

22 May 2024

| UAB Vakarų refonda |
| --- |
| Minijos 180 (berths 129, 130, 131A, 131, 132, 133A), LT 93269, Klaipėda, |
| Lithuania |

UAB Vakarų refonda

Minijos 180 (berths 129, 130, 131A, 131, 132, 133A), LT 93269, Klaipėda,

Lithuania

Phone: +370 (46) 483940/483891

Fax +370 (46) 483891

Email: refonda@wsy.lt

Alongside (wet berth)

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 230 metres

Width: 55 metres

Depth: 14 metres

GT: 70 000

See national permit No (11.2)-30-161/2011/TL-KL.1-18/2015

Explicit approval – written notification in 30 working days

20 140  (24)

30 April 2025

THE NETHERLANDS

| Damen Verolme Rotterdam B.V. |
| --- |
| Prof. Gerbrandyweg 25 |
| 3197 KK Rotterdam |
| The Netherlands |

Damen Verolme Rotterdam B.V.

Prof. Gerbrandyweg 25

3197 KK Rotterdam

The Netherlands

Phone: +31 (0)181 23 4353

Email: MZoethout@damenverolme.com

Drydock

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 400 metres

Width: 90 metres

Depth: 12 metres

Height: 90 metres

The site has a permit to operate; this permit contains limitations and conditions to operate in an environmental sound manner.

Explicit approval

0  (25)

21 May 2026

| DECOM Amsterdam B.V. |
| --- |
| Siciliëweg 10 1045 AS Amsterdam |
| The Netherlands |

DECOM Amsterdam B.V.

Siciliëweg 10 1045 AS Amsterdam

The Netherlands

Phone: +31 23 558 1937

Email: info@decomamsterdam.eu

Preparatory actions along the quayside, lifted onshore for scrapping

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 240 metres

Width: 50 metres

Draught: 9 metres

The site has a permit to operate; this permit contains limitations and conditions to operate in an environmental sound manner.

Explicit approval

17 500  (26)

5 October 2026

| Hoondert Services & Decommissioning B.V. |
| --- |
| Spanjeweg 4 |
| 4455 TW Nieuwdorp |

Hoondert Services & Decommissioning B.V.

Spanjeweg 4

4455 TW Nieuwdorp

Phone: +31 113352510

Email: info@hsd.nl

Preparatory actions along the quayside, lifted onshore for scrapping

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 175 metres

Width: 40 metres

Depth: 10 metres

The site has a permit to operate; this permit contains limitations and conditions to operate in an environmental sound manner.

Explicit approval

30 000  (27)

26 January 2026

| Sagro Aannemingsmaatschappij Zeeland B.V. |
| --- |
| Estlandweg 10 |
| 4455 SV Nieuwdorp |
| The Netherlands |

Sagro Aannemingsmaatschappij Zeeland B.V.

Estlandweg 10

4455 SV Nieuwdorp

The Netherlands

Phone: +31 113 351 710

Email: slf@sagro.nl

Preparatory actions along the quayside, lifted onshore for scrapping

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 120 metres

Width: 20 metres

Depth: 6 metres

The site has a permit to operate; this permit contains limitations and conditions to operate in an environmental sound manner.

Explicit approval

15 000  (28)

28 March 2024

| Scheepssloperij Nederland B.V. |
| --- |
| Havenweg 1 |
| 3295 XZ |
| s-Gravendeel |
| Postbus 5234 |
| 3295 ZJ |
| s-Gravendeel |
| The Netherlands |

Scheepssloperij Nederland B.V.

Havenweg 1

3295 XZ

s-Gravendeel

Postbus 5234

3295 ZJ

s-Gravendeel

The Netherlands

Phone: +31 18 046 39 90

Email: gsnoek@sloperij-nederland.nl

Wet mooring and slipway

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 200 metres

Width: 33 metres

Depth: 5,5 metres

Height: 45 metres (Botlekbridge)

The site has a permit to operate; this permit contains limitations and conditions to operate in an environmental sound manner.

Preparatory actions take place along the quayside, until the hull can be towed onto the slipway using a winch which has a pulling capacity of 2 000 tonnes.

Explicit approval

17 500  (29)

12 May 2026

NORWAY

| ADRS Decom Gulen |
| --- |
| Facility address: |
| Sløvågen 2, |
| 5960 Dalsøyra, |
| Norway |
| Office address: |
| Statsminister Michelsens vei 38, |
| 5230 Paradis, |
| Norway |

ADRS Decom Gulen

Facility address:

Sløvågen 2,

5960 Dalsøyra,

Norway

Office address:

Statsminister Michelsens vei 38,

5230 Paradis,

Norway

https://adrs.no/

Alongside, slipway, dry/wet-dock

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013.

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 360 metres

Width: No limit

Depth: No limit

See national permit No 2019.0501.T

Explicit approval

0  (30)

1 October 2024

| AF Offshore Decom |
| --- |
| Raunesvegen 597, |
| 5578 Nedre Vats |
| Norway |

AF Offshore Decom

Raunesvegen 597,

5578 Nedre Vats

Norway

https://afgruppen.no/selskaper/af-offshore-decom/

Alongside

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 290 metres

Width: no limit

Depth: no limit

See national permit No 2005.0038.T

Explicit approval

31 000  (31)

28 January 2024

| Green Yard AS |
| --- |
| Angholmen, |
| 4485 Feda, |
| Norway |

Green Yard AS

Angholmen,

4485 Feda,

Norway

www.greenyard.no

Drydock (indoors), slipway

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 230 metres

Width: 25 metres

Depth: 20 metres

See national permit No 2018.0833.T

Major dismantling operations must be performed indoors.

The only dismantling and cutting operations that are allowed outside in open air are minor operations necessary to fit ships to the indoor facility. See permit for further details.

Explicit approval

0  (32)

28 January 2024

| Green Yard Kleven AS |
| --- |
| 6065 Ulsteinvik |
| Norway |

Green Yard Kleven AS

6065 Ulsteinvik

Norway

www.kleven.no

Alongside, slipway

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 170 metres

Width: 35 metres

Depth: No limit

See national permit No 2021.0011.T

Explicit approval

0  (33)

9 April 2026

| Fosen Gjenvinning AS |
| --- |
| Stokksundveien 1432, |
| 7177 Revsnes |
| Norway |

Fosen Gjenvinning AS

Stokksundveien 1432,

7177 Revsnes

Norway

Phone: +47 400 39 479

Email: knut@fosengjenvinning.no

Alongside

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013, with the exception of rigs or vessels used for extracting hydrocarbons

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 150 metres

Width: 20 metres

Depth: 7 metres

See national permit No 2006.0250.T

Explicit approval

8 000  (34)

9 January 2024

| Aker Solutions AS (Stord) |
| --- |
| Eldøyane 59 |
| 5411 Stord |
| Norway |

Aker Solutions AS (Stord)

Eldøyane 59

5411 Stord

Norway

www.akersolutions.com

Alongside (wet berth), slipway

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 230 metres

Width: No limit

Depth: No limit

See national permit No 2013.0111.T

Explicit approval

43 000  (35)

28 January 2024

| Lutelandet Industrihamn |
| --- |
| Lutelandet Offshore AS |
| 6964 Korssund, |
| Norway |

Lutelandet Industrihamn

Lutelandet Offshore AS

6964 Korssund,

Norway

www.lutelandetoffshore.com

Alongside

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: No limit

Width: No limit

Depth: No limit

See national permit No 2014.0646.T

Explicit approval

14 000  (36)

28 January 2024

| Norscrap West AS |
| --- |
| Hanøytangen 122, |
| 5310 Hauglandhella, |
| Norway |

Norscrap West AS

Hanøytangen 122,

5310 Hauglandhella,

Norway

www.norscrap.no

Alongside, floating slipway, drydock

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 150 metres

Width: 34 metres

Depth: no limit

See national permit No 2017.0864.T

Maximum 8 000 LDT on floating slipway. Ships exceeding 8 000 LDT need to be reduced prior to pulling in the slipway

Explicit approval

4 500  (37)

1 March 2024

FINLAND

| Turun Korjaustelakka Oy (Turku Repair Yard Ltd) |
| --- |
| Navirentie, 21100 Naantali |
| Finland |

Turun Korjaustelakka Oy (Turku Repair Yard Ltd)

Navirentie, 21100 Naantali

Finland

Phone: +358 2 44 511

Email try@turkurepairyard.com

Alongside, drydock

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 250 metres

Width: 40 metres

Draught: 7,9 metres

The limitations are included in the national environmental permit.

Explicit approval

20 000  (38)

1 October 2023

UNITED KINGDOM – NORTHERN IRELAND

| Harland and Wolff (Belfast) Ltd |
| --- |
| Queen’s Island |
| Belfast |
| BT3 9DU |

Harland and Wolff (Belfast) Ltd

Queen’s Island

Belfast

BT3 9DU

Phone +44(0)2890534189

Fax +44(0)2890458515

Email Eoghan.Rainey@harland-wolff.com

Dry dock and wet berth

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 556 metres

Width: 93 metres

Draught: 7,5 metres

DWT: 550 000

The site is authorised by way of a waste management licence, authorisation number LN/20/11 that limits the operations and places conditions on the operator of the facility.

Explicit approval

12 000  (39)

16 June 2025

PART B

Ship recycling facilities located in a third country

| Name of the facility | Method of recycling | Type and size of ships that can be recycled | Limitations and conditions under which the ship recycling facility operates, including as regards hazardous waste management | Details on the explicit or tacit procedure for the approval of the ship recycling plan by the competent authority (40) | Maximum annual ship recycling output, calculated as the sum of the weight of ships expressed in LDT that have been recycled in a given year in that facility (41) | Date of expiry of inclusion in the European List (42) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TÜRKIYE |
| Avsar Gemi Sokum San. Dis Tic. Ltd. Sti. |
| Gemi Söküm Tesisleri, |
| Parcel 5 Aliağa |
| İzmir 35800, |
| Türkiye |

Name of the facility

Method of recycling

Type and size of ships that can be recycled

Limitations and conditions under which the ship recycling facility operates, including as regards hazardous waste management

Details on the explicit or tacit procedure for the approval of the ship recycling plan by the competent authority (40)

Maximum annual ship recycling output, calculated as the sum of the weight of ships expressed in LDT that have been recycled in a given year in that facility (41)

Date of expiry of inclusion in the European List (42)

TÜRKIYE

Avsar Gemi Sokum San. Dis Tic. Ltd. Sti.

Gemi Söküm Tesisleri,

Parcel 5 Aliağa

İzmir 35800,

Türkiye

Phone: +90 232 618 21 07 – 08 – 09

Email: info@avsargemiltd.com

Landing

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013, with the exception of rigs

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: no limit

Width: 50 metres

Draught: 15 metres

The site has a Ship Dismantling Permit, issued by the Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning, and a Ship Dismantling Authorisation Certificate, issued by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, which contain limitations and conditions under which the facility operates.

Tacit approval, with a maximum review period of 15 days

The ship recycling plan (SRP) is part of a set of documents, surveys and permits/licences that are submitted to the competent authorities in order to obtain permission to dismantle a ship. The SRP is neither explicitly approved nor rejected as a standalone document.

54 224  (43)

2 December 2025

| EGE CELIK SAN. VE TIC. A.S. |
| --- |
| Gemi Söküm Tesisleri, |
| Parcel 10 Aliağa, |
| Izmir 35800, |
| Türkiye |

EGE CELIK SAN. VE TIC. A.S.

Gemi Söküm Tesisleri,

Parcel 10 Aliağa,

Izmir 35800,

Türkiye

Phone: +90 232 618 21 62

Email: pamirtaner@egecelik.com

Landing

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: no limit

Width: 50 metres

Draught: 15 metres

The site has a Ship Dismantling Permit, issued by the Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning, and a Ship Dismantling Authorisation Certificate, issued by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, which contain limitations and conditions under which the facility operates.

Tacit approval, with a maximum review period of 15 days

The ship recycling plan (SRP) is part of a set of documents, surveys and permits/licences that are submitted to the competent authorities in order to obtain permission to dismantle a ship. The SRP is neither explicitly approved nor rejected as a standalone document.

55 503  (44)

12 February 2025

| LEYAL GEMİ SÖKÜM SANAYİ ve TİCARET |
| --- |
| LTD. |
| Gemi Söküm Tesisleri, |
| Parcel 3-4 Aliağa, |
| Izmir 35800, |
| Türkiye |

LEYAL GEMİ SÖKÜM SANAYİ ve TİCARET

LTD.

Gemi Söküm Tesisleri,

Parcel 3-4 Aliağa,

Izmir 35800,

Türkiye

Phone: +90 232 618 20 30

Email: info@leyal.com.tr

Landing

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: no limit

Width: 100 metres

Draught: 15 metres

The site has a Ship Dismantling Permit, issued by the Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning, and a Ship Dismantling Authorisation Certificate, issued by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, which contain limitations and conditions under which the facility operates.

Tacit approval, with a maximum review period of 15 days

The ship recycling plan (SRP) is part of a set of documents, surveys and permits/licences that are submitted to the competent authorities in order to obtain permission to dismantle a ship. The SRP is neither explicitly approved nor rejected as a standalone document.

64 815  (45)

9 December 2023

| LEYAL-DEMTAŞ GEMİ SÖKÜM SANAYİ ve TİCARET A.Ş. |
| --- |
| Gemi Söküm Tesisleri, |
| Parcel 25 Aliağa, |
| Izmir 35800, |
| Türkiye |

LEYAL-DEMTAŞ GEMİ SÖKÜM SANAYİ ve TİCARET A.Ş.

Gemi Söküm Tesisleri,

Parcel 25 Aliağa,

Izmir 35800,

Türkiye

Phone: +90 232 618 20 65

Email: demtas@leyal.com.tr

Landing

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: no limit

Width: 63 metres

Draught: 15 metres

The site has a Ship Dismantling Permit, issued by the Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning, and a Ship Dismantling Authorisation Certificate, issued by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, which contain limitations and conditions under which the facility operates.

Tacit approval, with a maximum review period of 15 days

The ship recycling plan (SRP) is part of a set of documents, surveys and permits/licences that are submitted to the competent authorities in order to obtain permission to dismantle a ship. The SRP is neither explicitly approved nor rejected as a standalone document.

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9 December 2023

| ÖGE GEMİ SÖKÜM İTH. İHR. TİC. SAN.AŞ. |
| --- |
| Gemi Söküm Tesisleri, |
| Parcel 23 Aliağa, |
| Izmir 35800, |
| Türkiye |

ÖGE GEMİ SÖKÜM İTH. İHR. TİC. SAN.AŞ.

Gemi Söküm Tesisleri,

Parcel 23 Aliağa,

Izmir 35800,

Türkiye

Phone: +90 232 618 21 05

Email: oge@ogegemi.com

www.ogegemi.com

Landing

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: no limit

Width: 70 metres

Draught: 15 metres

The site has a Ship Dismantling Permit, issued by the Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning, and a Ship Dismantling Authorisation Certificate, issued by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, which contain limitations and conditions under which the facility operates.

Tacit approval, with a maximum review period of 15 days

The ship recycling plan (SRP) is part of a set of documents, surveys and permits/licences that are submitted to the competent authorities in order to obtain permission to dismantle a ship. The SRP is neither explicitly approved nor rejected as a standalone document.

62 471  (47)

12 February 2025

| Sök Denizcilik Tic. Ltd. Sti |
| --- |
| Gemi Söküm Tesisleri, |
| Parcel 8-9 Aliağa, |
| Izmir 35800, |
| Türkiye |

Sök Denizcilik Tic. Ltd. Sti

Gemi Söküm Tesisleri,

Parcel 8-9 Aliağa,

Izmir 35800,

Türkiye

Phone: +90 232 618 2092

Email: info@sokship.com

Landing

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: no limit

Width: 90 metres

Draught: 15 metres

The site has a Ship Dismantling Permit, issued by the Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning, and a Ship Dismantling Authorisation Certificate, issued by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, which contain limitations and conditions under which the facility operates.

Tacit approval, with a maximum review period of 15 days

The ship recycling plan (SRP) is part of a set of documents, surveys and permits/licences that are submitted to the competent authorities in order to obtain permission to dismantle a ship. The SRP is neither explicitly approved nor rejected as a standalone document.

66 167  (48)

12 February 2025

UNITED KINGDOM

| Dales Marine Services Ltd |
| --- |
| Imperial Dry Dock |
| Leith |
| Edinburgh |
| EH6 7DR |

Dales Marine Services Ltd

Imperial Dry Dock

Leith

Edinburgh

EH6 7DR

Phone: + 44 (0)131 454 3380; + 44 (0)7834 658 588

Email: Phil@dalemarine.co.uk

Drydock and wet berth

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013, with the exception of rigs

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 165 metres

Width: 20 metres

Draught: 7,7 metres

The site is authorised by way of a waste management licence, authorisation number WML/L/1157331 that limits the operations and places conditions on the operator of the facility.

Explicit approval

5 019  (49)

22 May 2027

| Kishorn Port Ltd |
| --- |
| Kishorn Base |
| Kishorn |
| Strathcarron |
| IV54 8XA |
| United Kingdom |

Kishorn Port Ltd

Kishorn Base

Kishorn

Strathcarron

IV54 8XA

United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)139 777 3840

Email: enquiries@kishornportltd.com

alasdair@kishornportltd.com

frank@fergusontransport.co.uk

Drydock

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

Length: 160 metres

Width: 160 metres

Draught: 13,8 metres

LDT: 26 448

The site is authorised by way of a waste management licence, authorisation number “WML/L/1175043 Modification 01” and “WML/L/1175043 Modification 02” that limits the operations and places conditions on the operator of the facility.

Explicit approval

38 148  (50)

22 May 2027

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

| International Shipbreaking Limited L.L.C |
| --- |
| 18601 R.L Ostos Road |
| Brownsville TX, 78521 |
| United States |

International Shipbreaking Limited L.L.C

18601 R.L Ostos Road

Brownsville TX, 78521

United States

Phone: 956-831-2299

Email: chris.green@internationalshipbreaking.com

robert.berry@internationalshipbreaking.com

Alongside (wet berth), slope

Ships as defined in point (1) of Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

Maximum ship dimensions:

| | Length: 366 metres |
| --- | --- |

Length: 366 metres

| | Width: 48 metres |
| --- | --- |

Width: 48 metres

| | Draught: 9 metres |
| --- | --- |

Draught: 9 metres

The conditions under which the facility is authorised to operate are defined in permits, certificates and authorizations issued to the facility by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality, the Texas General Land Office and the U.S Coast Guard.

The U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act prohibits the import into the US of foreign flagged vessels that contain PCB concentrations greater than 50 parts per million.

The facility has two slips with ramps for final vessel recycling (East Slip and West Slip). Ships flying a flag of EU Member States shall be recycled exclusively on the East Slip ramp.

There is currently no procedure in US law related to the approval of ship recycling plans

120 000  (51)

9 December 2023

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(1)  As referred to in Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 on ship recycling

1

(2)  As referred to in the third sentence of Article 32(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

2

(3)  The date of expiry of inclusion in the European List corresponds to the date of expiry of the permit or authorisation granted to the facility in the Member State.

3

(4)  According to the information submitted, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 50 000 LDT per year.

4

(5)  According to the information submitted, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 12 500 LDT per year.

5

(6)  According to the information submitted, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 30 000 LDT per year.

6

(7)  According to the information submitted, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 50 000 LDT per year.

7

(8)  According to the information submitted, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 30 000 LDT per year.

8

(9)  According to the information submitted, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 200 000 LDT per year.

9

(10)  According to the information submitted, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 50 000 LDT per year.

10

(11)  According to the information submitted, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 45 000 LDT per year.

11

(12)  According to the information submitted, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 36 000 LDT per year.

12

(13)  According to the information submitted, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 6 000 LDT per year.

13

(14)  According to the information submitted, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 60 000 LDT per year.

14

(15)  According to the information submitted, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 15 000 LDT per year.

15

(16)  According to the information submitted, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 12 000 LDT per year.

16

(17)  According to the information submitted, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 23 000 LDT per year.

17

(18)  According to the information submitted, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 40 000 LDT per year.

18

(19)  According to the information submitted, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 60 000 LDT per year.

19

(20)  According to the information submitted, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 10 000 LDT per year.

20

(21)  According to its permit, the facility is authorised to recycle a maximum 30 000 LDT per year.

21

(22)  According to its permit, the facility is authorised to recycle a maximum 6 000 LDT per year.

22

(23)  According to its permit, the facility is authorised to recycle a maximum 10 000 LDT per year.

23

(24)  According to its permit, the facility is authorised to recycle a maximum 45 000 LDT per year.

24

(25)  According to its permit, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 100 000 LDT per year.

25

(26)  According to its permit, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 47 500 LDT per year.

26

(27)  According to its permit, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 100 000 LDT per year.

27

(28)  According to its permit, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 100 000 LDT per year.

28

(29)  According to its permit, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 40 000 LDT per year.

29

(30)  According to its permit, the facility is authorised to recycle a maximum 75 000 LDT per year

30

(31)  According to its permit, the facility is authorised to recycle a maximum 75 000 LDT per year.

31

(32)  According to its permit, the facility is authorised to recycle a maximum 30 000 LDT per year.

32

(33)  According to its permit, the facility is authorised to recycle a maximum 30 000 LDT per year.

33

(34)  According to its permit, the facility is authorised to recycle a maximum 10 000 LDT per year.

34

(35)  According to its permit, the facility is authorised to recycle a maximum 85 000 LDT per year.

35

(36)  According to its permit, the facility is authorised to recycle a maximum 200 000 LDT per year.

36

(37)  According to its permit, the facility is authorised to recycle a maximum 100 000 LDT per year

37

(38)  According to the information submitted, the theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 40 000 LDT per year

38

(39)  According to its permit, the facility is authorised to recycle a maximum of 300 000 LDT per year.

39

(40)  As referred to in Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 on ship recycling

40

(41)  As referred to in the third sentence of Article 32(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013

41

(42)  The inclusion of a ship recycling facility located in a third country in the European List is valid for a period of five years from the date of entry into force of the relevant Commission Implementing Decision which provides for the inclusion of that facility, unless otherwise stated.

42

(43)  The theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 60 000 LDT per year.

43

(44)  The theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 60 000 LDT per year.

44

(45)  The theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 80 000 LDT per year.

45

(46)  The theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 70 000 LDT per year.

46

(47)  The theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 90 000 LDT per year.

47

(48)  The theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 100 000 LDT per year.

48

(49)  According to its permit, the facility is authorised to recycle a maximum of 7 275 LDT per year.

49

(50)  According to its permit, the facility is authorised to recycle a maximum of 38 148 LDT per year.

50

(51)  The theoretical maximum annual ship recycling capacity of the facility is 120 000 LDT per year.

51

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Corrigenda

| 15.12.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 321/71 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

15.12.2022

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 321/71

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Corrigendum to Council Decision 2014/194/EU of 11 February 2014 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Arrangement between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland on the modalities of its participation in the European Asylum Support Office

(
  Official Journal of the European Union L 106 of 9 April 2014
  )

On the contents page and on page 2, in the title, in recital 2 and in Article 1:

for:

‘the Republic of Iceland’,

read:

‘Iceland’.

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| 15.12.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 321/72 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

15.12.2022

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 321/72

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Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007

(
  Official Journal of the European Union L 150 of 14 June 2018
  )

On page 86, Annex III, Section 5, in the title:

for:

‘Reception of products from other operators of units’,

read:

‘Reception of products from other operators or units’.

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| 15.12.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 321/73 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

15.12.2022

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 321/73

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Corrigendum to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2387 of 30 August 2022 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/655 as regards the adaptation of the provisions on monitoring of gaseous pollutant emissions from in-service internal combustion engines installed in non-road mobile machinery to include engines with power of less than 56 kW and more than 560 kW

(
  Official Journal of the European Union L 316 of 8 December 2022
  )

On page 3, Article 1, point (3):

for:

| ‘(3) | in Article 3a, the following paragraph 3 is added:

  “3.   EU type-approvals of an engine type or engine family approved in accordance with this Regulation before 26 December 2022 shall not be required to be revised or extended as a result of the testing carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Annex.”;’, |
| --- | --- |

‘(3)

in Article 3a, the following paragraph 3 is added:

“3.   EU type-approvals of an engine type or engine family approved in accordance with this Regulation before 26 December 2022 shall not be required to be revised or extended as a result of the testing carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Annex.”;’,

read:

| ‘(3) | in Article 3a, the following paragraph 3 is added:

  “3.   EU type-approvals of an engine type or engine family approved in accordance with this Regulation before 28 December 2022 shall not be required to be revised or extended as a result of the testing carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Annex.”;’. |
| --- | --- |

‘(3)

in Article 3a, the following paragraph 3 is added:

“3.   EU type-approvals of an engine type or engine family approved in accordance with this Regulation before 28 December 2022 shall not be required to be revised or extended as a result of the testing carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Annex.”;’.

On page 6, in the Annex, point (7):

for:

| ‘2.6.1.1.1. | Testing 9 engines from the ISM group with an accumulated service of less than a % of the EDP, in accordance with Table 2. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 26 December 2024. |
| --- | --- |

‘2.6.1.1.1.

Testing 9 engines from the ISM group with an accumulated service of less than a % of the EDP, in accordance with Table 2. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 26 December 2024.

| 2.6.1.1.2. | Testing 9 engines from the ISM group with an accumulated service higher than b % of the EDP, in accordance with Table 2. Test reports shall be submitted to the approval authority by 26 December 2026.’, |
| --- | --- |

2.6.1.1.2.

Testing 9 engines from the ISM group with an accumulated service higher than b % of the EDP, in accordance with Table 2. Test reports shall be submitted to the approval authority by 26 December 2026.’,

read:

| ‘2.6.1.1.1. | Testing 9 engines from the ISM group with an accumulated service of less than a % of the EDP, in accordance with Table 2. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 28 December 2024. |
| --- | --- |

‘2.6.1.1.1.

Testing 9 engines from the ISM group with an accumulated service of less than a % of the EDP, in accordance with Table 2. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 28 December 2024.

| 2.6.1.1.2. | Testing 9 engines from the ISM group with an accumulated service higher than b % of the EDP, in accordance with Table 2. Test reports shall be submitted to the approval authority by 28 December 2026.’. |
| --- | --- |

2.6.1.1.2.

Testing 9 engines from the ISM group with an accumulated service higher than b % of the EDP, in accordance with Table 2. Test reports shall be submitted to the approval authority by 28 December 2026.’.

On page 7, in the Annex, point (7):

for:

| ‘2.6.2.1.1. | Testing x engines from the ISM group with an accumulated service of less than c % of the EDP, in accordance with Table 3. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 26 December 2024. |
| --- | --- |

‘2.6.2.1.1.

Testing x engines from the ISM group with an accumulated service of less than c % of the EDP, in accordance with Table 3. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 26 December 2024.

| 2.6.2.1.2. | Testing x engines from the ISM group with an accumulated service higher than d % of the EDP, in accordance with Table 3. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 26 December 2026.’, |
| --- | --- |

2.6.2.1.2.

Testing x engines from the ISM group with an accumulated service higher than d % of the EDP, in accordance with Table 3. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 26 December 2026.’,

read:

| ‘2.6.2.1.1. | Testing x engines from the ISM group with an accumulated service of less than c % of the EDP, in accordance with Table 3. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 28 December 2024. |
| --- | --- |

‘2.6.2.1.1.

Testing x engines from the ISM group with an accumulated service of less than c % of the EDP, in accordance with Table 3. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 28 December 2024.

| 2.6.2.1.2. | Testing x engines from the ISM group with an accumulated service higher than d % of the EDP, in accordance with Table 3. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 28 December 2026.’. |
| --- | --- |

2.6.2.1.2.

Testing x engines from the ISM group with an accumulated service higher than d % of the EDP, in accordance with Table 3. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 28 December 2026.’.

On page 8, in the Annex, point (7):

for:

| ‘2.6.2.2.1. | The test results of the first x engines shall be submitted before the later date of the following:






  (a) | 26 December 2024;’, |
| --- | --- | --- |

‘2.6.2.2.1.

The test results of the first x engines shall be submitted before the later date of the following:

(a)

26 December 2024;’,

read:

| ‘2.6.2.2.1. | The test results of the first x engines shall be submitted before the later date of the following:






  (a) | 28 December 2024;’. |
| --- | --- | --- |

‘2.6.2.2.1.

The test results of the first x engines shall be submitted before the later date of the following:

(a)

28 December 2024;’.

On page 9, in the Annex, point (7):

for:

| ‘2.6.2.2.3. | (a) | [...]






  (i) | one engine test results with an accumulated service between c % and d % of EDP as defined in Table 3 by 26 December 2025, or;’, |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

‘2.6.2.2.3.

(a)

[...]

(i)

one engine test results with an accumulated service between c % and d % of EDP as defined in Table 3 by 26 December 2025, or;’,

read:

| ‘2.6.2.2.3. | (a) | [...]






  (i) | one engine test results with an accumulated service between c % and d % of EDP as defined in Table 3 by 28 December 2025, or;’. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

‘2.6.2.2.3.

(a)

[...]

(i)

one engine test results with an accumulated service between c % and d % of EDP as defined in Table 3 by 28 December 2025, or;’.

On page 9, in the Annex, point (7):

for:

| ‘2.6.3.1.1. | Testing x engines from the ISM group with non-road mobile machinery production year not more than 2 years prior to the date of that test, (see Figure 2), in accordance with Table 4. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 26 December 2024. |
| --- | --- |

‘2.6.3.1.1.

Testing x engines from the ISM group with non-road mobile machinery production year not more than 2 years prior to the date of that test, (see Figure 2), in accordance with Table 4. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 26 December 2024.

| 2.6.3.1.2. | Testing x engines from the ISM group with non-road mobile machinery production year not less than 4 years prior to the date of that test, (see Figure 2), in accordance with Table 4. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 26 December 2026.’, |
| --- | --- |

2.6.3.1.2.

Testing x engines from the ISM group with non-road mobile machinery production year not less than 4 years prior to the date of that test, (see Figure 2), in accordance with Table 4. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 26 December 2026.’,

read:

| ‘2.6.3.1.1. | Testing x engines from the ISM group with non-road mobile machinery production year not more than 2 years prior to the date of that test, (see Figure 2), in accordance with Table 4. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 28 December 2024. |
| --- | --- |

‘2.6.3.1.1.

Testing x engines from the ISM group with non-road mobile machinery production year not more than 2 years prior to the date of that test, (see Figure 2), in accordance with Table 4. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 28 December 2024.

| 2.6.3.1.2. | Testing x engines from the ISM group with non-road mobile machinery production year not less than 4 years prior to the date of that test, (see Figure 2), in accordance with Table 4. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 28 December 2026.’. |
| --- | --- |

2.6.3.1.2.

Testing x engines from the ISM group with non-road mobile machinery production year not less than 4 years prior to the date of that test, (see Figure 2), in accordance with Table 4. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 28 December 2026.’.

On page 10, in the Annex, point (7):

for:

| ‘2.6.4.1.1. | Testing x engines from the ISM group with non-road mobile machinery odometer reading an accumulated service of less than c (km) in accordance with Table 4 and Table 6. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 26 December 2024. |
| --- | --- |

‘2.6.4.1.1.

Testing x engines from the ISM group with non-road mobile machinery odometer reading an accumulated service of less than c (km) in accordance with Table 4 and Table 6. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 26 December 2024.

| 2.6.4.1.2. | Testing x engines from the ISM group with non-road mobile machinery odometer reading an accumulated service of more than d (km) in accordance with Table 4 and Table 6. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 26 December 2026.’, |
| --- | --- |

2.6.4.1.2.

Testing x engines from the ISM group with non-road mobile machinery odometer reading an accumulated service of more than d (km) in accordance with Table 4 and Table 6. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 26 December 2026.’,

read:

| ‘2.6.4.1.1. | Testing x engines from the ISM group with non-road mobile machinery odometer reading an accumulated service of less than c (km) in accordance with Table 4 and Table 6. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 28 December 2024. |
| --- | --- |

‘2.6.4.1.1.

Testing x engines from the ISM group with non-road mobile machinery odometer reading an accumulated service of less than c (km) in accordance with Table 4 and Table 6. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 28 December 2024.

| 2.6.4.1.2. | Testing x engines from the ISM group with non-road mobile machinery odometer reading an accumulated service of more than d (km) in accordance with Table 4 and Table 6. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 28 December 2026.’. |
| --- | --- |

2.6.4.1.2.

Testing x engines from the ISM group with non-road mobile machinery odometer reading an accumulated service of more than d (km) in accordance with Table 4 and Table 6. Test results shall be submitted to the approval authority by 28 December 2026.’.

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